The wait is finally over! As we close out 2021, it's time to reveal the Most Popular comics and manga on GlobalComix over the past year. We've seen so many amazing titles come to the platform this year, all while old stalwarts continued to shine. This list is a reflection of the wide variety of compelling stories available from a diverse group of creators, teams, and publishers.
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And now, the 24 most popular comics and manga of 2021, sorted in order of popularity:
1. BounD, 128 pages - Published by Hexapus Ink, (cc/ @BounD)
When Seth appears to Natalia, he reveals a part of the universe that is unraveling and threatens what is left of mankind. - Natalia will have to accept the dark realities around her before she can save herself. --- BounD is a twelve chapter graphic novel.---
Story and Art by Hexapus Ink
2. Jack Irons: The Steel Cowboy, 66 pages - Published by IronVerse Comics, (cc/ @IronVerseComics)
An immortal man with memories of prior reincarnations wanders through Galactic Armageddon seeking Freedom, and Purpose.
Story and Art by IronVerse Comics
3. Broken Gargoyles, 245 pages - Published by Source Point Press, (cc/ @TravisM)
In this Dieselpunk post-WWI mini-series, two men come home from the war scarred and forgotten. One man is looking for redemption as the other looks for revenge. Both are on a collision course toward each other and nothing can stop them.
Story and Art by Bob Salley and Stan Yak
4. Year Zero, 238 pages - Published by AWA Studios, (cc/ @WillGraves)
Ben Percy (Wolverine), Ramon Rosanas (Star Wars: Age of Resistance) & Juan José Ryp (Britannia) present epic tales that offers a global look at the Zombie Apocalypse in Year Zero VolumesOne & Volume Two. Each series features survivors of a horrific global epidemic who must draw upon their unique skills and deepest instincts to navigate a world of shambling dead.
Story and Art by Benjamin Percy, Frank Martin, Juan Jose Ryp, Lee Loughridge, Ramon Rosanas
5. Ghost Child • 祟り神の子供, 17 pages - Published by Art Crumbs, (cc/ @AhkwardKat)
Aros pays the God of the Dead, to revive Fahle, a woman who never loved him back! However, the price Aros must pay is to help unleash the apocalypse! Meanwhile, a small bird pursues the accused murderer of Fahle for justice. Does he have the right monster?
Story and Art by Art Crumbs
6. Infinite Dark, 259 pages - Published by Top Cow, (cc/ @vincelongo)
The universe ended, but onboard the void station Orpheus, a skeleton crew of humanity survived: the last two thousand souls, waiting for a second big bang that may never come. Now, two years into their voyage, Security Director Deva Karrell investigates the station's first murder—and the otherworldly motives behind it.
Story and Art by Top Cow
7. Ekikoi: The Young Miss Falls for the Station Attendant, 196 pages - Published by MediBang Inc., (cc/ @MediBang)
After a fateful encounter in the station platform, Botan, an innocent high school lady falls in love with Koganei, the handsome station attendant who helped her. Koganei was a man adored by everyone in the station since he is very polite and kind. But, it seems like the Koganei she likes has another face... Be careful, Botan! Don't get fooled by his appearance!
Story and Art by Betty Nanasato
8. Abnormal Alliance, 81 pages - Published by David Aragón, (cc/ @DavidAragon95)
Deeply flawed beings with superpowers, saving the world for selfish or messed up reasons... What could go wrong?
Story and Art by David Aragón
9. Offtask, 453 pages - Published by Alin Laphel, (cc/ @alaphel)
Two friends are determined to make a graphic novel and fulfill a dream they had back in high school. Despite being determined, they often find themselves off task and doing an assortment of other things. Will they ever finish their story or is it just a far off dream to move on from? UPDATED EVERY SATURDAY!
Story and Art by Alin Laphel
10. Natalie and Mysterious Takumi, 103 pages - Published by MediBang Inc., (cc/ @MediBang)
A pure love comedy between a French Otaku Girl and a mysterious Ikemen! When she was still in France, Natalie went through a heartbreak that made her wanted to end her life. Surprisingly, the ray of hope that saved her from despair was that "Mysterious Man" from the country of anime and manga! Determined to live her life to the fullest, she went straight to Japan to become closer to her 2D love!
Story and Art by Yumika Tsuru
11. Cyber Force, 397 pages - Published by Top Cow, (cc/ @vincelongo)
The classic series returns in a reimagining overseen by creator MARC SILVESTRI. In a modern world where humanity is defined by the technology it creates, a terrorist strikes at the heart of human progress. One of the few survivors of the attack is a man named Morgan Stryker. Mortally wounded, Stryker's life is saved by his employers... but the price could be his humanity itself.
Story and Art by Top Cow
12. (GL) Us Right Now, 152 pages - Published by Yurine Seventeen, (cc/ @yurineseventeen)
The little drama that happens when your girlfriend decides to run away from home. (Read from right to left).
Story and Art by Yurine Seventeen
13. The Game Corner, 22 pages - Published by Kobi-Tfs, (cc/ @Kobi-Tfs)
A girl with a growing debt at a casino is covinced to work to pay them off. But being a worker at this casino may be a bit more than she thought. Invovles bimbofication, hypnosis, and transformation themes.
Story and Art by Kobi-Tfs
14. SPLICER, 89 pages - Published by Studio Alchemy, (cc/ @Beny530)
Splicer is a multiverse governed by Gods and magic. In the darkest of times a champion has always been chosen. To return balance and protect those without the power to do so. Now the worlds are ruled by those who do not wish for that balance. It’s time for the fourth champion to rise up. It’s time for the fourth age of RAGNAROK....
Story and Art by Studio Alchemy
15. Killtopia, 181 pages - Published by BHP Comics, (cc/ @bhpcomics)
Killtopia is set in future Japan, and follows a salvage hunter called Shinji and his robot sidekick, Crash. Once word gets out that Crash holds the secret to curing a deadly nano-virus that’s killed millions around the world, every bounty hunter and Yakuza thug for 1000 city blocks joins the hunt for our heroes. Can they survive the night and change the course of humanity forever?
Story and Art by Craig Paton and Dave Cook Mr.
16. BDSM Boys, 189 pages - Published by Animefanka, (cc/ @Animefanka)
Intimate life of Marcus and Alex - gay couple really into some pervy stuff.
Story and Art by Animefanka
17. Midnight: Task Force, 134 pages - Published by Mad Cave Studios, (cc/ @chrisfernandez)
In the year 2055, Detroit is a nightmarish city plagued by violence and fueled by corruption. Aiden McCormick tries to solve a series of brutal murders that must remain hidden from the citizens of Detroit. But Aiden has secrets of his own. He suffers from schizophrenia and if anyone were to find out; he would be forced to give up more than just his badge and gun.
Story and Art by Alejandro Giraldo and Mark London
18. Horny Hell, 173 pages - Published by Animefanka, (cc/ @Animefanka)
Love life and other adventures of several demons Uncensored version for patrons only - https://www.patreon.com/Animefanka
Story and Art by Animefanka
19. Ms. Walters, 76 pages - Published by Quoth the Comic, (cc/ @Quoth143)
Ms. Bobbie Walters is out to find a new job and it seems her job hunt has led her to an exciting new prospect.
Story and Art by Quoth the Comic
20. Teether, 144 pages - Published by Antarctic Press, (cc/ @JDunn)
Dillon Brown thinks he's made a friend with new transfer student Lilly Quist. But when the grisly remains of local kids appear, he starts to suspect the new girl has something to do with it. Soon Dillon realizes that an ancient, endless hunger has come to Carol Hill, Indiana in the form of a 10-year-old girl. He and his classmates now have to stop Lilly's vicious, gore-drenched feast before...
Story and Art by David Hutchison
21. White Lily, 159 pages - Published by Pocket Jacks Comics, (cc/ @ppoulter)
The White Lily® trade paperback tells the historical story of the two deadliest female fighter pilots who ever lived.
Story and Art by Pocket Jacks Comics
22. Heavy Metal, 1794 pages - Published by Heavy Metal, (cc/ @dezi)
First published in 1977, Heavy Metal, the world's foremost illustrated fantasy magazine, explores fantastic and surrealistic worlds, alternate realities, science fiction and horror, in the past present and future. Writers and illustrators from around the world take you to places you never dreamed existed. Heavy Metal was the first magazine to bring European legends Moebius, Tanino Libertore,...
Story and Art by Various
23. Chasing the Dragon, 136 pages - Published by Heavy Metal, (cc/ @dezi)
"In Chasing the Dragon, New York Times Bestselling writer Denton J. Tipton and acclaimed painter menton3 explore a dark fantasy world ravaged by the rampant abuse of a drug made from the blood of dragons.
Story and Art by Denton J. Tipton, Menton3, Sebastian Cheng
24. Warcorns: Combat Unicorns, 133 pages - Published by Source Point Press, (cc/ @TravisM)
From the Franklin and Ghost universe comes the most fabulously elite military force in the galaxy. After having successfully evaded two complete dispatches of Retrieval Bots from Defilion, Franklin and Ghost are sent by their female accomplice, Delilah, to retrieve a rare weapon that is instrumental to the destruction of Defilion. Warcorns Special forces Group Alpha is dispatched, at the behest of General Erich Badguey, to intercept Franklin and Ghost and return them to Defilion dead or alive.
Story and Art by Dave Lentz, Garrett Gunn, Kit Wallis
Well done and congratulations to all of our amazing creators!
And that's the list of the most popular comics and manga on all of GlobalComix! Congratulations to all of the incredibly talented creators that were featured on these lists. This sorting is driven entirely by the community reading and engaging with your stories.
Most Popular of 2021 Series
- December 20: Action
- December 21: Horror
- December 22: Slice of Life
- December 23: Adventure
- December 24: Comedy
- December 25: Sci-Fi
- December 26: Fantasy
- December 27: Thriller
- December 28: Drama
- December 29: Crime
- December 30: Romance
- December 31: Most Popular on GlobalComix
BounD 3 years ago
Thank you so much to Global Comix and all that read BounD! Just being on this list is a real honor! Congrats to all the creators on a great 2021!