As much as comic book fans love a good ongoing series, sometimes a mini-series is even better. They tell a story without needing to prolong things. These eight titles from some of the best comic book companies represent that. Let’s start with my pick for best of the year (so far).
FML (best of the year)
- Writer: Kelly Sue DeConnick
- Artist: David López
- Colors: Cris Peter
Everything about this series is perfect. It’s dark, without taking a trip too far into the deep end. The happiness with the family and friends shows how the people we love can keep us going when things are at their worst. And the comedy is superb. I wish FML was an ongoing series, but maybe Kelly Sue DeConnick and David Lopez will team up again.
Two-Face
- Writer: Christian Ward
- Artist: Fábio Veras
- Colors: Ivan Plascencia
Christian Ward’s Two-Face is an example of how the right creative team can make any character worth reading. I didn’t care about a Harvey Dent series, but found myself wanting more after every issue. The addition of the White Church and a new character named Lake Cantwell added to the story. Here’s hoping we get more from both in the future.
Red Before Black
- Writer: Stephanie Phillips
- Artist: Goran Sudžuka
- Colors: Ive Svorcina
Val and Leo are the new outlaw duo we never knew we needed. Their personalities differ, and that makes their dynamic even better. Val is a serious, former soldier, and Leo lives life to the fullest, one thrill at a time. Plus, just when you think you know what’s going on, something changes.
I can’t wait to see how this story ends and reread it from start to finish. Knowing Stephanie Phillips, it will be something epic.
Doctor Strange of Asgard
- Writer: Derek Landy
- Artist: Carlos Magno
- Colors: Espen Grundetjern
Normally, I’d hope a series this good would go on longer. However, this is a case where leaving fans wanting more is a good idea because the mystery will be solved, and we can move on. Plus, with this being a tie-in to One World Under Doom, stopping the mini-series before the crossover event ends is smart.
The good news is that this may not be the end. You never know when Doctor Strange will venture back to Asgard now that he’s learned more about their magic.
Sabretooth: The Dead Don't Talk
- Writer: Frank Tieri
- Artist: Michael Sta. Maria
- Colors: Dono Sanchez-Almara
This writer will scream from the mountains that Frank Tieri knows how to write Victor Creed. It isn’t just about the blood and violence with claws. Sabretooth: The Dead Don’t Talk shows that there’s more to the wild animal than is rarely used, without taking away from what readers came to see.
I was a Fashion School Serial Killer
- Writer: Doug Wagner
- Artist: Daniel Hillyard
- Colors: Michelle Madsen
The title and art alone are enough to get readers to purchase the series. Thankfully, the story will keep you interested.
People have compared I Was A Fashion School Serial Killer to Dexter, but it’s so much more. You’re seeing a lead character whose need to kill is so ingrained within them that it’s causing them to hurt themselves and bathe in their victims' blood to stop the itching. Disturbing, but she's killing people who deserve it.
No way this mini-series doesn’t get the attention of film and TV creators. It's the write story for a company like A24.
Zatanna
- Writer: Jamal Campbell
- Artist: Jamal Campbell
Writer and artist Jamal Campbell is giving comic book fans one of the most fun stories of 2025. All of the magic is beautifully illustrated and is flawlessly combined with a story that shows how challenging it is to be a magic user. Zatanna is a nice reminder of why she's among the most powerful characters in comics.
Cable: Love and Chrome
- Writer: David Pepose
- Artist: Mike Henderson
- Colors: Arif Prianto
Cable: Love and Chrome got in, told a story, and got out, and it’s just what writer David Pepose wanted. He wrote a tale of how Nathan Summers’ life of time traveling can lead to more than just the destruction of the timeline. It’s also why the life of a time-traveling pioneer is a lonely one full of heartbreak.
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