From Brian Azzarello and Cliff Chiang – This has been my #1 three-years running. I’ll miss it and I wonder what will take its place next year (early odds-on favorite has to be “East of West”)
From Warren Ellis and Tula Latoy – A surreal, meta-fictional mystery that’s as baffling as it is inspired.
From Gillen, McKelvie and Wilson – Aptly named title about Rock and Roll and Gods. Insightful look at the culture and the music, strong character piece with Lucifer my favorite.
This delightful Spider-Verse tie-in created such a buzz that Marvel immediately set into motion a "Spider-Gwen" ongoing for 2015, from Latour, Rodriguez and Renzi (Note: This was part of a mini series, but each issue stood on its own)
From Scott Snyder, Tynion IV, Layman, Seeley, Fawkes, etc – The return of Steph was enough for me, but it also lead to new series and new directions for other titles, and was a thrilling, expansive yarn on its own. A huge success.
I didn’t read many anthologies, so this wins by default. While there were a few m’eh chapters, there were some wonderful stories, a variety of versions (liked rock star Diana), which drew from her 7 decades.
From Joshua Williamson and Carlos Magno – One of my favorite movies has sadly never inspired anything to equal it, via sequels, TV or comics. But finally, someone got it right. Thank you Boom. I’d buy that for more than a dollar!
Best Web Comic: Monster’s Garden by Ash G
Launched mid-Jan 2013 and 128 Pages later it’s still going strong. It opens with an act of kindness, which develops into a friendship between a gruff reptilian Boxer and a robot. Apart from that we have a power mad doctor and some bureaucratic dickweeds to make life difficult… http://monstersgarden.com/?p=230
Genevieve Valentine, Gary Brown and Lee Loughridge have been a breath of fresh air. I agree with what silver and eta had to say about Catwoman as a personality in a past award thread. But to get a Catwoman comic that I can enjoy for its story as well as its character is a treat. This elevated tale filled that Wonder Woman shaped hole in me after Azz & Chiang closed shop.
From the creator of “Scott Pilgrim” comes this imaginative story of a young Chef named Katie, who is visited by a house spirit named Lis and given the opportunity to fix her mistakes by changing the past. Neat deal at first, only things spin out of control. It’s a wild tale and Katie’s one of the most real, fully formed characters I’ve ever seen in comics. She has flaws, just like you or me. I fell head over heals with this magical story -couldn’t get it out of my mind, and that’s why I’m giving it the award.
I’m still working on my GN wish list but here are others I’ve enjoyed and would highly recommend (and if your short on cash, see if your local library carries them)
Nijigahara Holograph (Fantagraphics Books) by Inio Asano – Magna, psychological horror
This One Summer (First Second) by Jillian & Mariko Tamaki – Coming of age story
The Shadow Hero (First Second) by Gene Luen Yang and Sonny Liew – Forgotten golden age superhero makes his return
Black Canary and Zatanna: Bloodspell (DC) by Paul Dini and Joe Quinones
Sugar Skull (Pantheon) by Charles Burns - The strange surreal finale in the X’ed Out trilogy
Best Single Issue: East of West #15 From Jonathan Hickman, Nick Dragotta and Frank Martin
This was explosive (in more ways than one) and a game changer that sets lose the “Beast”. The end scene gave whole new layers and meaning to the line that has been featured on the covers from day 1… "This is the world we made." Dragotta's art, his designs, his ability to give a sense of place to each location, was beyond fantastic. There was an ever-present sense of horror, of a nightmare scenario being played out. Even the costuming is eerie.
Honorable Mentions from Image (because it’s easier on me to focus on one publisher. One ish per title): Supreme Blue Rose #1, Velvet #6, Fatale #24, Pretty Deadly #4, The Wicked + The Divine #5, Trees #7, Lazarus #8
Best Arc: Wonder Woman’s grand finale from Azz & Chiang (followed by Brubaker & Phillip’s last storyline for Fatale)
Best Event or Crossover: The Trial of Jean Grey: All-New X-Men & Guardians of the Galaxy - written by Brian Michael Bendis (slips past Red Daughter of Krypton, because I was disappointed with its ending)
Miscellaneous:
In a year filled with superb superflicks like Winter Soldier and Guardians of the Galaxy, the drama, pathos, humor and action of Days of Future Past resonated the strongest for me. Though all 3 are top 10 material among comic book movies.
Best Actor: Michael Fassbender as Magneto in X-Men: Days of Future past
Best Actress: Scarlet Johansson as Black Widow in Winter Soldier
Supporting Actor: Evan Peters as Quicksilver in X-Men: Days of Future Past
Best Comic Book TV Series: Constantine
It was also a great season for comics on television. Flash has been the most fun and consistent, I like that we have a show that doesn’t shy away from super powers. But the eerie Constantine just suits my tastes better, it also sports a winning cast. Arrow had some amazing highs, but too many lows and Agents of Shield? Well, I think that’s always going to be just “okay.” Gotham? It too has had its weak episodes, weak writing, but the last 2 eps before the mid season break were exceptional, with Selina and Bruce’s scenes a highlight.
Best Actor: Benjamin McKenzie as Jim Gordon in Gotham
Best Actress: Angélica Celaya as Zed in Constantine
Best Supporting Actor: Camren Bicondova as Selina Kyle in Gotham
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