Favorite comic series by Robert Kirkman

Gary Larson’s The Far Side is one of the best – if not THE best – comic strip of all time. Larson never shies away from using dark or hyper-intelligent humor, which most other comics shy away from. Yet Larson always focuses on making his comics funny first and foremost, even when they are also emotionally or philosophically poignant. What is your favorite comic strip?

In addition to storytelling, Batman has benefitted from some of the best artists in DC Comics’ 80+ years. The hero has had so many iconic looks since his creation, but who is the Caped Crusader’s most influential artist considering how fans view him today? Frank Miller popularized the tank-like, grungier Batman, but Neal Adams before him drew a Dark Knight that looks impressive in any context today. The lithe, muscular physique and blue-gray suit have become a classic of the hero. Jim Aparo also deserves praise, who also opted for a leaner, more muscular physique, but with sharper, angular pencils that made him more menacing. In the 21st century, it’s impossible to ignore Jim Lee, whose sleek, stylish character designs became practically the standard for Batman in all DC media/merchandise.

Daredevil is arguably one of the most compelling Marvel comic book heroes. The Man Without Fear has had some exceptional runs, with the series by Frank Miller and Klaus Janson and Brian Michael Bendis and Alex Maleev often being the high points for fans. Miller and Janson’s series is understandably in the spotlight as it was so transformative for Daredevil. It took the hero from cheesy to a lurid crime vibe, laying the groundwork for much of what makes him so popular today. However, there’s a good case to be made that Bendis and Maleev have improved on this with their more atmospheric crime noir take. Whether it’s one of these series or something else entirely, what do you think is Daredevil’s best comic book series?

Batman has been in pop culture for over 80 years and has spawned many excellent comics from writers who have upheld the mythos of the DC hero. But with so many years and storylines under the DC Comics umbrella, who is the most influential Batman writer as fans know the character today? Many would probably point to Frank Miller, given his work on acclaimed comics like Year One and The Dark Knight Returns, especially since this came out at a time when comics were moving toward darker, grittier stories. But Dennis O’Neil is also a contender, as he took Batman back to his more lurid crime noir roots after years of cheesy storylines in comics and on TV. Miller and O’Neil or who has had the most impact on the character?

There’s a long history of fairly one-sided fights in comics. A good example of this is God Emperor Doom completely destroying Thanos (thanks to the powers of the Beyonders). What do you think is the most one-sided fight in Marvel Comics history?

The superhero genre practically drives the comic book medium, and while there are countless popular characters, Daredevil has an impressively consistent track record. He’s certainly not as mainstream as, say, Spider-Man or Batman, but the Man Without Fear has benefited from some excellent writers over the decades. Frank Miller, Ann Nocenti, Brian Bendis, Ed Brubaker, Mark Waid, and more recently Chip Zdarsky are some famous names, to name a few. Even some of the “weaker” editions of the character, such as those by Charles Soule, have received moderately positive critical reception. While characters like Batman and Spider-Man have certainly amassed countless great comics, is Daredevil the one that is most consistently well-received?