It’s nearing the end of 2025, and
I’m going to recommend some comic books. As I mentioned in previous years, I
tend to primarily focus my recommendations on creator-owned titles, these will
mostly be graphic novels/trade paperbacks, and they may not all have been
released this year.
As always, I’ve
provided links where I can. Links to Amazon will be affiliate links. Anywhere
else is not. Even so, if you’re intrigued by these books, try to buy them from
your local comic shop or book store. You can find previous recommendations by clicking on the corresponding year : 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023,
2024.
Santos Sisters,vol. 1, greg + fake
An amusing anthology-style tale involving superhero
sisters and their lives. It reminds me of a mash-up between Archie comics and Love & Rockets.
Firepower, vol.
6, Robert Kirkman and Chris Samnee
I’ve been a fan of this series from the beginning, and I
finally got around to reading the final issues. It involves ninjas, martial
arts, and dragons. A great read with great art.
Loving, Ohio, Matthew
Erman and Sam Beck
A nice, creepy book exploring grief, cults, and how
people cope.
Clementine, Book
One, Tillie Walden
A spin-off of The
Walking Dead, it brings a new perspective and fresh storytelling. It
follows a girl who is trying to put her past behind her while trying to survive
in this new world.
Superman: Harvests of Youth, Sina Grace
I’m a big Superman fan, and I’m a fan of Sina’s work.
Even though this isn’t an independent comic book, it’s a fascinating entry in
the Superman world. The story explores Clark finding himself as a teen and how
the Smallville community, and a young Clark, reacts to tragedy, bullying, and the
differences in others.
