Highlights
- DC Comics has had a successful run with the DC Rebirth and Dawn of DC events, revitalizing beloved characters.
- Exciting new storylines have been released for trademark heroes, including K night Terrors, Lazarus Planet, and Superboy: Man of Tomorrow.
- Other notable DC Comics storylines include Spirit World, Batman/Superman: World's Finest, and Batman: Failsafe.
DC Comics has had a fantastic run ever since the DC Rebirth event that took place in early 2016. A complete rebranding and revamping of their dominant line-up led to the revitalization of some of the most beloved characters in the DC Comics roster. The universe was shaken up even more when DC Comics launched their Dawn of DC event, which saw a shift in the paradigm of the Justice League, new characters being pushed to the forefront, and even new villains standing in the spotlight.
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This year, DC Comics continues to release exciting stories for many of its trademark heroes with a slew of tales that seek to breathe some fresh air into the superhero comic book genre. Away from the complicated universes and constantly shuffling on-screen continuum, DC Comics has finally ventured into a new day with veteran characters being succeeded, like Jon Kent taking up the mantle of Superman and walking in his father's footsteps. It is truly a great time to be a comic book fan with so many options on the market to read. Here are some of the best DC Comics storylines of 2023.
8 Knight Terrors
Large Variety Of Characters In The Spotlight
Knight Terrors kicked off in August and was a universe-wide crossover event where the entire Justice League and some of the main heroes' wards are targeted by a sinister enemy known as Insomnia. The story branches off with four main issues and a slew of tie-in comics focused on heroes taking on the power of Insomnia, who can bring to life the worst fears of its targets.
Superman, Batman, Damian Wayne, and Deadman become enthralled by Insomnia in this horrific story, facing their own fears via some challenging trials. The story was spearheaded by Joshua Williamson, and incorporated numerous creators from DC's staff, such as Chris Bachalo and Howard Porter.
7 Lazarus Planet
Detailed Story Filled With Numerous Tie-Ins
Gene Lu Yang and Mark Waid come together with some of DC Comics's best for Lazarus Planet, a disastrous story that spawns during the events of Batman Vs. Robin storyline issue.
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A supervolcano filled with Lazarus particles erupts and spews the harmful substance into the air, changing the chemistry of meta-humans and creating new ones. Damian Wayne leads the charge with all the heroes and moon-lighting villains he can find to save lives and save the day.
6 Superboy: Man Of Tomorrow
A Fun And Refreshing Story
Kenny Porter and Jahnoy Lindsay take on "The Boy with the S" in this six-part miniseries that focuses on Connor Kent as he tries to adjust to his new life in a new place after the events of Dark Crisis. With Metropolis topped off with super-powered Kryptonians, Connor finds it more than challenging to connect with his fellow heroes, let alone with his own family.
Superboy: Man of Tomorrow follows Connor on a series of adventures that lead him off-world to rediscover himself and maybe save a world or two along the way.
5 Spirit World
Stunning Art And Character Interactions
Spirit World is a miniseries by creators Alyssa Wong and Haining Stars that takes comic fans on a different type of thrill ride in the occult section of the DC Comics Universe. A new character emerges wielding a magic sword named Xanthe and has the ability to travel back and forth from the spirit world, also known as the land of the dead.
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Xanthe comes in handy when Cassie Cane is kidnapped by an unknown threat, and it is up to Xanthe and John Constantine to get her back. Spirit World is a beautiful series in both story and art, filled with action-packed pages.
4 Batman/Superman: World's Finest
Exciting Adventures Within Every Issue
The Batman/Superman line of books is a long-standing title that follows the caped crusader and the last son of Krypton on a number of different adventures in a team-up story.
In the Dawn of DC event, Mark Waid and Dan Mora bring their extraordinary talents into a single series and tell several stories that reshape the characters' mythos from their first meeting and possibly their last. Batman and Superman take on a number of lengthy challenges, from inter-dimensional demons to fatherhood.
3 The Adventures Of Superman: Jon Kent Injustice Saga
Incredible Character Development
Jon Kent is one of the more ambitious creations to come out of the Dawn of DC event, where Superman's son takes up the mantle and is now nearly a full-grown man himself.
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After exploring the cosmos and encountering a number of threats, Jon Kent found himself needing to grow up fast as he began to fall through the multiverse and encounter the alternate versions of the heroes he idolized. During the Injustice Saga, Jon comes face to face with a version of his father that has gone off the rails and dominated the world under his rule in the Injustice timeline.
2 Justice League: Sixth Dimension
Breathtaking Action And Brilliant Writing
The heroes of the Justice League find themselves in turmoil as they enter the sixth dimension, facing a vastly different world than they have ever seen before. In this multiversal journey, Superman, Wonder Woman, Batman, Green Lantern, and others come face to face with themselves, things quickly escalate, and soon the fate of all worlds hangs in the balance.
Scott Snyder and Jorge Jimenez come together for Justice League: Sixth Dimension, with high stakes and even larger revelations that echo throughout the entire DC universe.
1 Batman: Failsafe
Thrilling Ride With Page After Page Action
Writer Chip Zdarksy and Artist Jorge Jiminez drop Batman into one of the most perilous encounters of his career, as a threat of his own creation becomes the most dangerous thing in Gotham City. Failsafe, a robotic creation of the Batman of Zurr-En-Arrr, goes rogue and goes on a mission to kill the world's greatest detective.
At every turn, Batman is completely overpowered by a weapon programmed with all his strengths, weaknesses, and even the weaknesses of all his allies. Batman: Failsafe is one of the top action-packed rides of the year from DC Comics.
