100 Comic Books: Name the Creators (1)

[A] Alan Moore | Watchmen is a groundbreaking graphic novel that deconstructs the superhero genre. Set in an alternate 1985, it explores the moral and political consequences of vigilantism, with complex characters like Rorschach, Dr. Manhattan, and Ozymandias.

[D] Frank Miller | The Dark Knight Returns redefined Batman for a new generation. In a dystopian future, a retired Bruce Wayne comes out of retirement to fight crime in Gotham, facing off against the Joker and ultimately confronting his own aging body.

[B] Alison Bechdel | Fun Home is a memoir that blends personal history with literary analysis, exploring the author’s complex relationship with her father and her own coming-of-age as a lesbian. It uses visual storytelling to weave together themes of identity, family, and memory.

[C] Daniel Clowes | Ghost World follows two teenage girls, Enid Coleslaw and Rebecca Doppelmeyer, as they navigate the awkward limbo between high school graduation and adulthood. It’s a dryly humorous and poignant exploration of alienation and growing apart.

[A] Robert Kirkman | The Walking Dead is a raw and intense survival horror series that follows a group of survivors in a world overrun by zombies. It focuses not only on the horror of the apocalypse but also on the human struggles of hope, leadership, and survival.

[A] Chris Claremont | This pivotal storyline follows the X-Men as they try to prevent a dystopian future where mutants are hunted down. It’s a time-traveling, emotionally charged tale that reshapes the team’s future and their role in a changing world.

[C] Grant Morrison | All-Star Superman is a reimagining of Superman’s final days after being poisoned by solar radiation. Morrison crafts a story filled with heart, action, and philosophical depth, showcasing Superman as both a hero and a symbol of hope.

[A] Mark Millar | The Ultimates is a grittier, more realistic take on the Avengers, exploring their place in a post-9/11 world. With a modern, politically charged tone, it redefines the team as flawed, morally complex heroes who fight for a greater good.

[D] Gerard Way | The Umbrella Academy centers on a dysfunctional family of adopted superheroes who reunite after their father’s death to solve his mysterious passing and prevent an impending apocalypse. It blends dark humor, superhero tropes, and surrealism.

[C] Jacques Lob | Snowpiercer is a post-apocalyptic story set entirely on a perpetually moving train that circles a frozen Earth. It explores class inequality as passengers in the squalid tail section rebel against the elite in the front cars.

[B] Jeff Lemire | Essex County is a deeply satisfying emotional experience that naturalistically captures the lives of three intersecting generations of residents of a small country area. It’s a book that breaks your heart in deeply fulfilling ways (Comics Bulletin).

[A] Frank Miller | Sin City: The Hard Goodbye is the first volume in Frank Miller's Sin City series. Set in the crime-ridden Basin City, the story follows Marv, a tough anti-hero, as he seeks revenge for the murder of a woman he loved.

[B] Mark Millar | Civil War is a crossover event that pits Captain America against Iron Man over the issue of superhero registration. It’s a powerful exploration of government control versus personal freedom, with high stakes and deep emotional conflicts for both sides.

[D] Shaun Tan | The Arrival is a wordless graphic novel that tells the story of an immigrant’s journey to a strange new country. Through vivid, surreal illustrations, it captures the experience of displacement, adaptation, and finding belonging.

[C] Alice Oseman | Heartstopper: Volume 1 introduces the tender romance between Charlie Spring, an openly gay high school student, and Nick Nelson, a popular rugby player. It’s a warm, uplifting story about friendship, love, and self-acceptance.

[D] Frank Miller | In Born Again, Daredevil is pushed to his breaking point after his secret identity is revealed. The story explores Matt Murdock’s resilience and his battle to rebuild his life after losing everything.

[B] Jeff Lemire | Sweet Tooth is a standout story that’s among the most satisfying in comics. It follows a hybrid deer-boy named Gus in a post-apocalyptic world, blending survival, mystery, and emotional depth.

[A] Garth Ennis | Preacher follows Jesse Custer, a preacher who becomes imbued with the power of the Word of God. Along with his ex-girlfriend and an Irish vampire, Jesse embarks on a journey to confront God himself, in a violent, darkly comedic tale.

[D] Kurt Busiek | Marvels presents the Marvel Universe from the perspective of an ordinary man, photographer Phil Sheldon. It chronicles the rise of superheroes, showing the impact they have on both the world and on everyday people.

[C] Geoff Johns | The Flash: Rebirth is a reintroduction of Barry Allen as The Flash. It explores his resurrection and his role in the larger DC Universe, revitalizing the character and adding new layers to his backstory and relationship with the Speed Force.

[B] Marjorie Liu | Monstress: Volume 1 is a dark fantasy epic set in a world torn by war between humans and magical creatures. It follows Maika Halfwolf, a young woman with a mysterious connection to a powerful monster, as she seeks revenge and answers about her past.

[A] Chris Claremont | The Dark Phoenix Saga is a defining story for the X-Men, focusing on Jean Grey's transformation into the powerful Phoenix. The narrative explores themes of power, responsibility, and self-destruction, leading to one of the most tragic moments in X-Men history.

[B] Jim Shooter | Secret Wars is a crossover event that gathers many Marvel superheroes and villains on a distant planet, where they are forced to fight for the amusement of the cosmic being known as the Beyonder. It's a chaotic battle royale that has long-lasting implications for the Marvel Universe.

[C] Grant Morrison | The Invisibles is a complex and surreal series that blends politics, counterculture, and esoteric philosophies. The story follows a group of rebels fighting against a secret conspiracy that controls the world, mixing science fiction, fantasy, and metaphysical concepts.

[C] Naoki Urasawa | Pluto is an absolute must-read that reimagines Astro Boy’s “Greatest Robot on Earth” arc. It blends mystery, drama, and philosophical depth, with art that balances realism and emotional resonance.

[D] Noelle Stevenson & Grace Ellis | Lumberjanes: Volume 1 follows a group of quirky teenage girls at a summer camp for “hard-core lady types” as they uncover supernatural mysteries and forge strong friendships. It’s a fun, feminist adventure with a focus on teamwork.

[A] Warren Ellis | The Authority redefined superhero teams by making them more morally ambiguous and more ruthless in their fight for justice. In Relentless, they face world-altering threats, acting outside traditional boundaries to save the world by any means necessary.

[B] Frank Miller | The Man Without Fear retells the origin of Daredevil, focusing on his early days as a street-level hero in Hell’s Kitchen. Miller brings his gritty realism to the character, exploring Matt Murdock's transformation from blind lawyer to vigilante.

[B] Mark Waid | Born to Run delves into the origins of Wally West, not Barry Allen. Waid’s writing redefined Wally as a legacy hero, exploring his transformation into The Flash and his relationship with the Speed Force.

[C] Jeff Smith | Bone is an epic fantasy that follows the adventures of the three Bone cousins in a mysterious valley filled with strange creatures, magic, and danger. It blends humor, adventure, and high fantasy with brilliant artwork and a captivating storyline.