For our fourth installment of the Most Popular of 2021 series, we felt it was a good time to take a look at the Adventure genre. The great thing about this genre is that the comics are often unusual and exciting, and while they might have hazards, the fortunate thing for us is that we can live vicariously through the characters on the page.
No freefalls or signing up for a tournament featuring the best fighters in the world required. Just a comfy seat that allows you to slip away into the adventures that unfold in these amazing stories.
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And now, the 12 most popular Adventure comics of 2021, sorted in order of popularity:
1. Hot Blooded Foreigner Sailor Ragowski, 44 pages - Published by New Age Ninja Corps, (cc/ @RAGS_Comix)
Pfc. Regina Ragowski is a 19yr Marine stationed on Okinawa. During a late night meetup with her Japanese tutor, Regina achieves her dreams of becoming a Japanese Magical Girl, but very quickly she learns that the road to being a hero is much harder than she thought.
Story and Art by New Age Ninja Corps
2. The Orphan King, 99 pages - Published by A Wave Blue World, (cc/ @tyler)
Prince Kaidan, born to inherit the throne, is set to complete his secret training with his aunt, the magical Lady Taleissa when tragedy strikes. He returns home to find his parents missing and his kingdom destroyed, along with everything he’d ever hoped and dreamed. A fresh retelling of the King Arthur myth, THE ORPHAN KING upends the concept of birthright in a magical coming-of-age adventure
Story and Art by A Wave Blue World
3. Elsewhere, 381 pages - Published by Unlikely Heroes Studios, (cc/ @UHStudios)
Elsewhere is a series of lovingly curated anthologies containing short pieces by independent creators from all over the world.
Story and Art by Unlikely Heroes Studios
4. Spider-Squirrel, 39 pages - Published by Xion Studios, (cc/ @charliemcelvy)
A 40-pg comic that brings all of the fun, ridiculousness & adventure of old school comics crossing over with other indie properties! This Teen+ comic is the very first full story with Spider-Squirrel and Trash Panda, and the first in the initial mini-series for our titular hero!
Story and Art by Xion Studios
5. Dead Legends, 206 pages - Published by A Wave Blue World, (cc/ @tyler)
A widow seeking revenge. A champion hellbent on losing. A world-class assassin second guessing her contract. The Dead Legends tournament contains a long history of pitting the best fighters in the world against one another, but this year, these combatants bend the rules and place the future of the tournament in jeopardy. Alliances are made, bonds are broken, and fighters lose their lives.
Story and Art by Gavin P Smith and James Maddox
6. Rip the Falcon, 43 pages - Published by TIC STUDIOS LLC, (cc/ @Ripthefalcon)
A wandering falcon, finding home in getting lost...
Story and Art by TIC STUDIOS LLC
7. PHANTOM by Traynumba3, 397 pages - Published by Numba3Productions, (cc/ @Traynumba3)
While Planet Earth was still in development, a rock full of smaller stones was hidden in North America. The government has heard the myth of these stones and now wants them at their disposal. Two young African Americans have to figure out the truth behind these stones while living in a world full of discrimination, terrorism and conformity.
Story and Art by Numba3Productions
8. Witchblade, 226 pages - Published by Top Cow, (cc/ @vincelongo)
New York City Police Detective Sara Pezzini is the bearer of the Witchblade, a mysterious artifact that takes the form of a deadly and powerful gauntlet. Now Sara must try to control the Witchblade and learn its secrets, even as she investigates the city's strangest, most supernatural crimes.
Story and Art by Top Cow
9. The Ascendant, 106 pages - Published by Wayward Raven, (cc/ @WaywardRaven)
After feeling remorse for his misdeeds, an escaped Duke of Hell romps through Rome, Naples and Italy attempting to make up for his transgressions.
Story and Art by Cary Kelly, Christopher Hanchey, Mark C. Frankel, Michael Keller, Richard Cardoso
10. Zealot, 17 pages - Published by Abysson, (cc/ @Abysson)
Trying to bring peace and love in a world full of war and conflict, Kereth, as mercenary, will be confronted to some difficulties...
Story and Art by Abysson
11. Duds, 95 pages - Published by Tenth Circle Comics, (cc/ @TenthCircleComics)
When a Class-D superhero winds up an accessory to quadruple murder, he is blackmailed into becoming the sidekick of ruthless but lovable Window Pain Man.
Story and Art by Tenth Circle Comics
12. Karl Kämpe The Adventurer, 48 pages - Published by Dunderdagar, (cc/ @Dunderdagar)
Karl Kämpe, the greatest hero of the 18th century, known to his enemies as The Hammer from the North, lives in a dark and cruel world. Hidden from the public gaze a secret war is taking place, a war between good and evil, angels and demons, heaven and hell. To prevent humanity from falling into darkness, good and righteous people must take up the fight. People like Karl Kämpe.
Story and Art by Daniel Karlsson, Jörgen Karlsson, Periya Pillai, Reine Rosenberg, Ruvel Abril, Stella Spente
And that's the list of the most popular comics in the Adventure genre here on GlobalComix. Congratulations to all of the incredibly talented creators that were featured. This sorting is driven entirely by the community reading and engaging with your stories.
Most Popular of 2021 Series
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- December 22: Slice of Life
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