No Right Answer: Best Non-Marvel/DC Comic Property
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Pfft. Everyone knows the internet is where it's at; where else can you see an Irish ninja with multiple doctorates riding a velociraptor?
I think it kind of inevitably needs to be pointed out that Fables is published by Vertigo which is an imprint of DC Comics and therefore should possibly be disqualified. Then again, we shouldn't turn our backs on innovation and quality no matter where they originate from. It certainly doesn't feel like a mainstream super hero comic.
Also, side note, Marvel is rumored to be developing their own comic based on the TV show Once Upon A Time (which was arguably based on Fables.)
Also, side note, Marvel is rumored to be developing their own comic based on the TV show Once Upon A Time (which was arguably based on Fables.)
Most of the same characters, but with different personalities. It's still pretty damn good.DVS BSTrD said:
OT: Well...yeah. Damn you, DVS BSTrD; I was hoping to get the first Walking Dead suggestion in. Besides, they are made by image, and MovieBob did a whole thing on them, so...yeah.
EDIT: I'm sorry, I meant "published by image comics". They're made by Robert Kirkman.
It will be said eventually, so I might as well do it: Fables is published by Vertigo, which is owned by DC. Personally, if Vertigo comics are acceptable I would have gone with Sandman or Lucifer, but those are on such another level that it would be hard to debate against them. Heck, you could even have gone with Hellblazer...
On the topic of Hellboy, note that the spin-off series, BPRD, is also quite good.
And for anyone here looking for further non-Marvel/DC comics recommendations, off the top of my head Bone is quite good.
On the topic of Hellboy, note that the spin-off series, BPRD, is also quite good.
And for anyone here looking for further non-Marvel/DC comics recommendations, off the top of my head Bone is quite good.
Occult Mayhem? Nazi punching? Lovecraftian horrors? SCIENCE?
Atomic Robo. [http://www.atomic-robo.com/free-comics/fcbd09/]
Atomic Robo. [http://www.atomic-robo.com/free-comics/fcbd09/]
I don't read a whole lot of comics but I do try and keep up with the Goon, which is by Dark Horse.
Bone. Amazing story with extremely interesting characters. It combines the high fantasy that everyone loves with the fun of a childrens story. If done right it could be on par with Shrek as a property that appeals to both adults and children and as such could easily become a merchandising empire. It would deliver a beautifully told fantasy story in a rich and very well developed world that we could share with our children for generations to come... that sells tickets my friend.
Yes, but the copyrights to all the titles on it are owned by their creators.minimacker said:
Anyway, the answer to the original question is Transmetropolitan (also Vertigo).
Someone with the guts to try something different, eh? That leaves out Archie then...they're too busy making serialized ads for Sega's core franchise and a game series Capcom no longer cares about.
I'm glad Hellboy won. Any comic series that has a character that Ron Perlman can make even more awesome on the big screen is a winner in my book.
I'm glad Hellboy won. Any comic series that has a character that Ron Perlman can make even more awesome on the big screen is a winner in my book.