We know that DC has a lot of fans, both in movies, series and even in games, making it a true legacy. It may seem ironic, but many of these fans do not read the comics produced by the company. DC Comics.
There are many reasons why these fans don’t read comics, but the main one is probably that they don’t know which story to start with. After all, anyone who knows DC knows that there are many comics.
With this in mind, we decided to bring you a list of the 8 best DC comics so that no one can make the excuse that they don’t know where to start reading. Enough of the rambling, let’s see what this list has in store for us. Check it out below!
1. ‘Watchmen’ (1986-1987)
Written by Alan Moore, the story is set in 1985, at a time when the United States and the Soviet Union are engaged in a nuclear war. The death of the comedian, a former crime fighter, could seem almost normal, but not for Rorschach.
After the security guards had to be removed due to pressure from the police, he was the only one who continued his work on the streets. Even though it was against the law.
2. ‘The Dark Knight’ (1986)
Written by Frank Miller, the story features an older, more distressed Dark Knight returning to work after years away from his duties. The author pushed the boundaries of what was considered comic books, creating new parameters in both story and themes.
3. ‘Batman: Year One’ (1987)
This story, also written by Frank Miller, shows that Batman’s origin remains the same as the original written by Bill Finger and artist Bob Kane. He quickly recalls the events that led to the death of his parents, “Thomas” and “Martha Wayne,” and also adds psychological instability to a new character.
4. ‘Sandman’ (1989-1996)
Sandman is a series created by Neil Gaiman in 1989. It presents the adventures of the “God of Dreams”, “Dream of the Endless”, in realms that go beyond the extremes of human comprehension. The series tells the story of how “Morpheus” is captured and then discovers that change cannot always be avoided.
5. ‘Batman: The Killing Joke’ (1988)
Written by Alan Moore, a not very favorable day is what separates man in his perfect state of health from madness. At least that’s how it is for the Joker, one of the most popular comic book villains. And he wants to prove that his point of view is right by driving Commissioner Gordon crazy..
6. ‘V for Vendetta’ (1982-1989)
The story takes place in a England of a future existing in the imagination that has surrendered to fascism. “V for Vendetta,” from the Vertigo/DC partnership, presents the intensity of characterizations in an interesting tale of oppression and resistance.
7. ‘Batman: The Long Halloween’ (1996-1997)
Written by Jeph Loeb, following the events of “Batman: Year One”, the story presents several murders carried out on commemorative dates and always involved in the underworld of gangsters in “Gotham City”.
8. ‘Kingdom Come’ (1996)
Written by Mark Waid and Alex Ross, the story shows how Earth became the realm of superheroes. But the heroes of the Justice League become irresponsible and put people’s lives at risk.
