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[BEST & WORST '12] Jorge Solis’ List of the Best Comics 2012!

It’s usually difficult to buy comic book issues every month. Most likely, I’ll wait till the issues are collected and buy the trade paperback. It’s easier for me to see how the story arc comes full circle. But often, the best comics are the ones I buy in single issues and still get the trade paperback as well. Here is my list of the best trade paperbacks to come out of 2012. READ MORE

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[BEST & WORST '12] George Shunick’s List of the Best Comics 2012!

So, I’m ashamed to say 2012 was not a terribly adventurous year for me when it comes to comics. For better or worse, I ended up sticking with relatively mainstream comics. That said, there were a number of excellent offerings from both DC and Marvel, and these comics are absolutely capable of competing with more creator-friendly work, as long as they’re in the right hands. At any rate, there was some serious competition this year for the number one spot, but ultimately there can only be one! Curious to find out if what you’ve been reading is the epitome of the medium or crap not worth even a momentary glance? Read on, and see for yourself… READ MORE

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[BEST & WORST '12] Melissa Grey’s List of the Best Comics 2012!

2012 was a big year for comics, with the major publishers trying to outdo each other with one major crossover/reboot after the other, but the real gems of this year were the slew of incredible #1’s that graced shelves over the past twelve months. Over the course of the year, we were lucky enough to be gifted with more than our fair share of noteworthy premiere issues, from both established creators and upcoming talent. Quantifying the subjective is always a tricky business, so take the following numerical order with a healthy grain of salt, while recalling the #1 issues you’ve enjoyed over the past year and perhaps discovering a few new gems along the way. READ MORE