Comics are literature, and this is the canon. Plus, 60 more to read when you’ve read and loved these.
All-Star Superman, by Grant Morrison, illustrated by Frank Quitely
The '05–'08 comic book series that DC Comics claimed would "strip down the Man of Steel," did just that, breathing new life into the superhero with classic, straightforward storytelling and beautiful art. Timeless.
What to read next if you love it: Astro City, by Kurt Busiek
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Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, by Frank Miller, illustrated by Klaus Janson and Lynn Varley
Originally published as periodical comics in '86, this is arguably the finest Batman yarn ever told and inarguably the coolest Robin in all of Robinhood. Frank Miller is a master of storytelling and the Batman of Dark Knight Returns is 55 years old, super grumpy, and absolutely perfect. He is accompanied by 13-year-old Carrie Kelley — girl Robin and tenacious badass.
What to read next if you love it: Batman: The Long Halloween, by Jeph Loeb & Tim Sale
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