From horror to sci-fi, indie comics cover a wide range of genres and themes. One of the genres that is often overlooked is the pantheon of indie superheroes. For decades, comic creators have been putting out some of the best, dynamic superheroes comics have to offer. Here’s a list of ten indie superhero comics that we think you should be reading right now - many of which you can read on this site!
Cyber Force
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, a man named Morgan Stryker, finds himself in the center of a war between man, magic, and machines. Legendary comic creator and Image Comics founder, Marc Silverestri breaks all of the rules in this pulse-pounding series.
Spider-Squirrel
Inspired by the archetypes of Blue Beetle, Nightwing, Spider-Man and others, Charlie McElvy brings time travel, multi-dimensional adventures, dating troubles, and misunderstood villains into the lives of Spider-Squirrel and Trash Panda. Joining McElvy on the creative duties are DC Stuelpner (lines), John Rauch (colors), HdE (letters), and it’s all edited by Vito Delsante (Stray). With a second Kickstarter on the way, now is a perfect time to check out this outstanding new series.
Glamorella's Daughter
Comet, the daughter of Earth’s greatest defender, yearns for a quiet existence with towers of books and the occasional game night at her friend’s house. Her mom, Glamorella, savors the thrill of adventure, the heat of battle, and the glitzy soirées that come with superheroics. Published by Literati Press Comics & Novels, you can jump in on the last days of their kickstarter now.
Genius
What if the second coming of Alexander the Great, of Genghis Khan, of Napoleon, of Patton...what if it was a teenaged girl from South Central, L.A. named Destiny? Marc Bernardin, Adam Freeman, and Afua Richardson bring you the heroic story of a brilliant young woman pushed to the edge by a city waging war on her.
The Resistance: Reborns
Written by the extraordinary J. Michael Straczynski (BABYLON 5) and illustrated by C.P. Smith, Resistance: Reborns explores the origins of the newly superpowered humans after a global disaster leaves hundreds of millions dead in its wake, causing a few thousand to suddenly manifest superhuman powers. This special collection explores the origins of five characters in this new universe of heroes and villains.
COPRA
Ambushed, beaten, and framed for genocide, Copra plows though this four-color nightmare with only one thing in mind: revenge. Created by the Michel Fiffe, COPRA and its offshoot title Negativeland, are a love letter to the modern age of comics.
Corrective Measures
Less than 30 miles off the coast of Florida is an island. And if you’re one of the few that get to see it… it’s likely you will never leave. This is San Tiburon. Home to beautiful white sandy shores, crystal-blue waters… and the world’s most dangerous maximum-security penitentiary. For 185 of the world’s most dangerous super-powered criminals, it is their final home.
NF Hero Comics
While other heroes are out there fighting bad guys, the Children's Tumor Foundation is using its power and resources into ending neurofibromatosis (NF). Join Maria, Billy, Moxie, Sparx and the Accelerator as they talk about the impact of neurofibromatosis and share resources that can help educate friends and family.
THE DUSK
THE DUSK is a modern reimagining of the superhero vigilante that flips the script on the traditional “might makes right” approach while adding the grounded, socially conscious perspective that modern crime fiction has become known for. Alex Segura, Elizabeth Little and David Hahn present a graphic novel that blends the dark deco of BATMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES with a dose of moral complexity and dark humor, creating an engaging and witty look at the inner workings of a beloved genre through the eyes of a flawed, human, and heroic figure.
Killtopia
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?
There you have it! Ten Indie Superhero Comics you need to read NOW! Can’t get enough superheroes? We have a library of exciting, action-packed super-stories just waiting to be read right here!