Now that 2022 is coming to a close, let's take a look back at the top series for the year with a very special set of features! Through December 30th, we'll share the most popular comics from a specific genre each day. Then, on December 31st, we'll publish the 12 most popular titles across all of GlobalComix!
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But enough talk, let's get to all the exciting parts, shall we? Here are the 12 Action comics, in order of popularity for all of 2022! Our congratulations go to:
1. One Way Turnabout Ticket, 24 pages - Published by Universal Constant, (cc/ @jhinthony)
A bullet hits a different target and seperate paths stretch out from its trajectory. Ace Attorney: No DL-6 AU
Story and Art by Universal Constant
2. Star Boy, 654 pages - Published by Pomspom Art, (cc/ @pomspom)
A coming of age story about a young man named Mickey Diamond. A young hero-in-training who wants to strive for the top for fame and validation! His whole life has been leading up to being part of MADL's top hero team! But what if there's more to 'justice' than being a world-saving superhero?
Story and Art by Babygryphon17 and Pomspom
3. SPLICER, 155 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
4. Backfire, 482 pages - Published by Chlolorized, (cc/ @chlolorized)
Welcome to the Emorian Empire, where fighting against your own kind for the sake of entertainment is the only sense of control you can grasp. It is in this very world that Daehlys has learned to thrive and climb her way to the top. Wouldn't it be a shame if something (or someone) would come and mess it all up... [Updates once every two weeks on Thursday 9pm EDT]
Story and Art by Chlolorized
5. 9mm Girls, 78 pages - Published by SK6, (cc/ @KohariAsh)
Aya and Hazel are business partners that have a private security business called 9mm Girls, where they provide bodyguard and surveillance services and they're damn good at it. But one day, they get into this job that turns out to be more than they can chew. Demons attack their current client and things end bad. They're getting involved in some paranormal shit and they'll have to learn how to manage. Now is " Adapt or get killed. " Will they become demon hunters? or befriend them? Maybe a bit of both...
Story and Art by SK6
6. Citizen Five: City of Shadowers, 88 pages - Published by Rapphirica, (cc/ @Rapphirica)
[NOW AN ILLUSTRATED WEBNOVEL!] A new and advanced form of mind-control is plaguing the city of Novus, and between the mindless zombies, free thinkers and the ominous forces that oversee it all, Cassian is stuck firmly in the middle. So when young prodigy Ali Creeds and his new team, known as the Citizens, ask Cassian to join them in tearing down this dystopia for good, all sides of her life begin to cave in. So what’s it gonna be? Order or chaos? Status quo or Citizen Five? [Updates on SUNDAYS!]
Story and Art by Rapphirica
7. Heavy Metal, 2657 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
8. Way of the Kitchen King, 26 pages - Published by FriedRice Comics, (cc/ @Grimly)
In a world obsessed with food culture, a tournament is held each year to determine the ‘Kitchen King’: the chef who stands above all else. Former undefeated Kitchen King, Bash Cola, is thrown back into the ring when he’s faced with the threat of his former rival’s corruption, and the corruption of his rival’s new protege. With a chance encounter and a spark of fate, can Bash find it in himself to once again embrace the ‘Joy of Cooking’?
Story and Art by FriedRice Comics
9. Earthshine, 952 pages - Published by missmisery8, (cc/ @missmisery8)
Lycans have plagued the city of Sonnenritter for hundreds of years, targeted by the task force that protects the city. Daira Faolan, a lycan from the outskirts, joins the task force undercover in hopes of bringing both lycans and humans together to coexist peacefully. Meanwhile, a ominous threat lurks in the shadows. Will Daira and his companions be able to take it on?
Story and Art by missmisery8
10. RAGS, 259 pages - Published by New Age Ninja Corps, (cc/ @RAGSComix)
Regina Ragowski is a salty Marine Vet who suddenly finds herself without pants during the initial zombie outbreak in California.
Story and Art by New Age Ninja Corps
11. Miss Meow, 147 pages - Published by Merc Publishing, (cc/ @mercmagazine)
Miss Meow is the only Merc with the balls to stand up to the Spartans. Her nemesis, Katfight, just wants to see her in the ground.
Story and Art by Merc Publishing
12. Fight Girls, 265 pages - Published by AWA Studios, (cc/ @WillGraves)
Ten hard-as-nails women face off in an ancient contest of champions where the winner truly takes all: the title of “Queen of the Galaxy.” To win the challenge each contestant must survive the hazards of the planet’s harsh landscape, the ferocious predators on and below its surface, and their fellow contestants.
Story and Art by AWA Studios
