50 must-read Comic Books of the 2000s
By Mark Lynch
30. Powers/House of X
Writer: Jonathan Hickman
Read what started the change of everything regarding mutants. Marvel comic books have hinted at how powerful the X-Men can be. Powers/House of X shows that they’re among the strongest ever. They aren’t just heroes, they’re now a nation as well. If Fall of X is just as good, it could become the best comic book era of all time.
29. Wolverine: Origin
Writer: Paul Jenkins
Long before Logan was an experiment of Weapon X, he was a sickly kid named James Howlett. Years later, he sees the man who raised him killed. At that moment, James’ life is changed forever.
That’s just the beginning. As the series continues, you see the deaths and tragedies that made Logan the person you see today. Everything from the name Wolverine, and his connection to animals to why he says “bub” is explained perfectly.
28. Immortal Hulk
Writer: Al Ewing
Once in a lifetime, a series changes a popular character is looked at. Immortal Hulk is that. After seeing what lies inside, you’ll never look at the Hulk the same way. You’ll also learn that Bruce Banner is just as monstrous and dangerous as his green side. Be advised, all 50 of these comic books are brutal.
27. Vision
Writer: Tom King
Continuing the trend of emotional comic books, we come to Vision. This series gets into what makes a person human. Can a robot be human? Are they capable of emotions? What happens if the beings can’t answer those questions? How far will Vision go to have a family of his own?
26. All-Star Superman
Writer: Grant Morrison
Who is Superman? What is his legacy? Simply put, he’s a true hero. No matter what’s thrown at him, he will always find a way to win. What’s more impressive is that he outsmarts Lex Luthor. He does it often, but All-Star Superman is where it matters most.