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DC has been on fire lately. The end of Death Metal brought about a new status quo, known as Infinite Frontier, and revitalized the publisher all over again. The publishing initiative has breathed life into books all over the line, and while DC might seem like all Batman, all of the time, there are a lot of great books for fans of the publisher and their characters.
Infinite Frontier has made DC fans happier than they’ve been in a long time. Combining a back to basics approach with a lot of great new content, DC and its comics have hit a sweet spot.
10 “Infinite Frontier” Is The Incubator For The Line’s Events
The whole shebang kicked off with Infinite Frontier #0, a story that was continued in the Infinite Frontier miniseries by writer Josh Williamson and artists Xermanico, Paul Pelletier, Jesus Merino, and Tom Derenick. The book followed Earth-23 Superman, Flashpoint Batman, Roy Harper, Chase Cameron, Alan Scott, and others as they tried to figure out what was happening within the Multiverse.
The six-issue series is integral to understanding what the Infinite Frontier initiative is all about, and beyond that, it’s a wonderful read for DC fans, full of fan-favorite characters that don’t usually get a lot of spotlight.
9 “Justice League” Is A Potent One-Two Punch
Brian Michael Bendis’s time at DC has been divisive, and his work on Justice League fits that description to a tee. Joined by artists David Marquez, Scott Godlewski, and Phil Hester, Bendis has done a better job than expected with the League. In fact, it’s one of the better team books on the market, and that’s not even getting to its Justice League Dark backup series.
Written by Ram V with art by Xermanico and Sumit Kumar, the JLD back-ups are a consistent highlight of every issue. V is an amazing talent and Xermanico and Kumar are perfect collaborators for him. Come for the League, stay for the JLD.
8 “Dark Knights Of Steel” Presents A Very Different DC Earth
One of the best things about Infinite Frontier is the new focus on the Multiverse. Dark Knights Of Steel – by writer Tom Taylor and artist Yasmine Putri – takes readers to an entirely new Earth: one where the El family all escaped Krypton and landed on Earth in medieval times. Setting up their own kingdom, they find themselves at war with rivals that will be quite familiar to DC fans.
While most Multiverse stories present a more contemporary take on the DC mythos, Dark Knights of Steel goes in a new and unexpected direction. Taylor is a master of this kind of story and Putri’s art is the icing on the cake.
7 “Blue & Gold” Brings DC’s Funniest Duo Back Together
Booster Gold and Blue Beetle are one of DC’s most annoying duos. However, there’s no denying that they’re entertaining. Fans were starved of team-ups between the two for years because of Kord’s death, but now that he’s back, DC is giving fans what they want with Blue & Gold – written by Dan Jurgens with art by Ryan Sook.
Putting the two together again for yet another shot at the A-list, this book is a laugh a minute. Jurgens created Booster Gold and writes him better than anyone else. He manages the interplay between the two characters perfectly. Sook is an amazing artist and it shows on every page.
6 “The Swamp Thing” Brought The Icon Back To His Horror Roots
The Swamp Thing – by writer Ram V and artists Mike Perkins and John McCrea – took everything fans knew about Swamp Thing and turned it on its head. Starring new Swamp Thing Levi Kamei, the book was a brilliant mixture of superhero action and horror, with amazing characterization and stunning art.
The ten-issue series is getting a sequel and fans definitely need to check out this first volume. The fifth issue is one of the best single issues of 2021. V is a star and his writing gets better with each issue. Perkins was the perfect artist for the book and the fifth issue hits especially hard because of McCrea’s expert pencils. A Swamp Thing book hasn’t been this must-read in decades.
5 “Justice League Incarnate” Continues The Story Of “Infinite Frontier”
Infinite Frontier ends on a cliffhanger that’s taken up in Justice League Incarnate, by writers Josh Williamson and Dennis Culver and artists Brandon Peterson, Andrei Bressan, Todd Nauck, Ariel Olivetti, Nik Virella, Chris Burnham, and Mike Norton. It stars Earth-23 Superman, Flashpoint Batman, Dr. Multiverse, and the rest of Justice League Incarnate as they chase a new threat across the Multiverse.
DC’s Multiverse is chock full of iconic worlds, and this series explores some of them while also focusing on the interdimensional Justice League – one of DC’s least used teams since their introduction in The Multiversity. It’s a great series for fans of DC’s literal infinite frontier.
4 “Action Comics” is Fleshing Out Warworld Like Never Before
Since writer Phillip Kennedy Johnson took over Action Comics, he’s been doing a bang-up job, but his latest arc, “The Warworld Saga” is taking the cake. Joined by artists Daniel Sampere, Miguel Mendonca, and new regular penciler Riccardo Federici, Johnson took the start supplied by Superman And The Authority, which introduced a new status quo for the Man of Steel and the team, and ran with it.
Mongul and Warworld have been a big part of the Superman mythos, and Johnson has taken them to next level. The art is fantastic and the creative team combines Warworld lore, great action, and wonderful character building. On top of that, the Martian Manhunter back-up by writer Shawn Aldridge and artist Adriana Melo is pretty good too.
3 “The Flash” Has Brought Wally West Back To Prominence
Wally West has long been considered the best Flash, and his return to the costume was a cause for celebration for fans. The Flash, by writer Jeremy Adams and artist Fernando Pasarin, reintroduced the fan-favorite to audiences in epic fashion, highlighting his wife and kids – Linda, Jai, and Irey – and giving him a new job with Mister Terrific’s company.
The book is consistently one of the best superhero comics on the shelves. Adams does an amazing job with Wally and his supporting cast, and the art by new regular penciler Pasarin is perfect. All in all, The Flash is firing on all cylinders.
2 “Superman: Son Of Kal-El” Brought A New Flavor To The Superman Mythos
Jon Kent has changed a lot during his time, and the biggest changes have come in his new book, Superman: Son of Kal-El, by writer Tom Taylor and artists Jon Timms and Daniele Di Nicuolo. Taking over for his father after Clark’s powers began to weaken and he left Earth with the Authority, Jon has proven himself a very different kind of Superman, and one who is more socially conscious.
Coming out of the closet as bisexual and getting his first love interest in the form of Jay Nakamura, Jon’s first solo series has been a huge success. Taylor nailed him as a character right out of the gate, and the art by Timms and Di Nicuolo fit Taylor’s scripts perfectly. Jon is a Superman for the 2020s and his book is amazing.
1 “Nightwing” Is The Best Superhero Book On The Market
Writer Tom Taylor is Infinite Frontier’s MVP, and there’s nowhere that’s more apparent than in Nightwing. Joined by regular artist Bruno Redondo and fill-in artists Rick Leonardi, Neil Edwards, and Robbi Rodriguez, Taylor made fans forget about the old Ric Grayson status quo, brought Barbara Gordon back into Dick’s life, and given him a puppy.
Taylor also had Nightwing inherit billions of dollars from Alfred Pennyworth. Instead of having him use it all for crimefighting, Grayson is putting it back into Bludhaven. It’s a novel idea and Taylor is pulling it off. Redondo is an amazing artist and the fill-ins have been great as well. Consequently, Nightwing is the best superhero book out there, and each issue is better than the last.
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