Best indie comics? (Is this the right place for the thread?)

[Arse Face]

Do people consider Vertigo titles independent? I always considered them a branch of DC.

[Brandon Hanvey]

Do people consider Vertigo titles independent? I always considered them a branch of DC.

Most people wouldn't consider them indie comics since they are published by DC. Some may consider them indie in terms of not following the norm at DC/Marvel.

[Jon Vinson]

This is shameless self-promotion but...

My comic, EDGE OF THE UNKNOWN, is an indy comic (self-published) about Harry Houdini and Arthus Conan Doyle as they get drawn into investigating a series of brutal murders, in 1920's Hollywood.

We got some nice reviews, including:
"Quite a feat. Catchy high concept and well-plotted out. Recommended!" -Comics Should Be Good (here on CBR)


The next volume is on kickstarter right now, where you can also order the first volume.
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...known-volume-2

Other Indy comics I can recommend: anything by Yoshihiro Tatsumi, Seth, Chester Brown, Al Columbia, or Charles Burns.

[Libaax]

European and American mature,awesome comics:

European:

Torpedo - IDW
The Killer - Archaia Studious
Bouncer - Humanoids
Bullet in the Head - Dynamite
Dan Dare - Dynamite


American :

The Walking Dead
Battlefields
War Stories
Criminals
Hellboy
BPRD

[Libaax]

Do people consider Vertigo titles independent? I always considered them a branch of DC.

I think people mean Vertigo because its creator owned series mostly just like if a writer went to Avatar,Archaia Studios,Dynamite to write his own series.

[Melanieshaman]

Poison Elves- ended a few years ago (creator passed away)- but still one of my favs of all time...dark, mature, and snarky.

[Superchino]

My wife and I have been really enjoying Saga, and highly recommend it! I also cannot say enough good stuff about Peter Panzerfaust.

[Marvel_Adam]

At this moment, I'm getting all of the valiant comics and saga -- I suggest you do, too!

[Black Manta]

I don't know if your into this but the lastest Flash Gordon comic is just awesome! I also recommend the Shadow (but skip the annual,it wasn't that good).

[StephenBurger]

I'd offer up to you "TALK!" -> Its not currently released but pls check out the link below for some samples and more info

http://www.facebook.com/TALKBook

Pls 'like' it for updates!

[Emperor_Red]

Some of the indie comics I have most enjoyed recently and haven't seen up here so far incluuuude

Bluesman
Stuck Rubber Baby - which I think someone else mentioned
Market Day
Mother come Home
Twisted Dark
Eightball
Yossel
Blacksad

[dr chimp]

This is shameless self-promotion but...

very nice looking art. good luck with it

[UltimateVenom]

Sorry if I'm in the wrong forum. Independents didn't sound right, and I'm not speciffically looking for "Classic Comics", so I wasn't sure with forum to choose.

Anyways, I'm looking for a really good indie book, new or old. I'd prefer it to have a more mature tone. Any suggestions?

Also, it doesn't have to be made by Image.

Much of the original run of Mirage's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Volume 1 may appeal to you. The tone and vibe is VERY different from the cartoons that came later. There is a more grounded, almost "depressing" vibe from the books in that lend to their fantastic elements.

If you're looking for newer, give anything my Ed Brubaker a shot. His current ongoing, Fatale, is great, and his previous work, Incognito, was a nice take on the pulp, noir superhero genre.

[Blastermaster]

I'm open to anything. I would just prefer it to have a mature tone. That's my only request, haha.

Mature tone? how about The Goon!

nah, JK I'd say Hellboy and B.P.R.D.