The 5 Best DC Comics Of 2023

In the modern era, Batman has often been drenched in darkness, and the hero’s lighter side has been an often-forgotten character trait. However, DC Comics reminded readers how fun the hero could be with “Batman/Superman: World’s Finest” (by Mark Waid, Dan Mora, Tamra Bonvillain, and Aditya Bidikar), which has been the publisher’s consistently best ongoing series since it’s debut — a fact that didn’t change in 2023.

Like most of Waid’s past and present work at DC, the comic is a love letter to the Silver Age and the comic book genre as a whole. Featuring both heroes at their best, “Batman/Superman: World’s Finest” isn’t afraid to be silly or serious and full of heart when needed. Whether it’s adding to DC’s storied history with the arrival of Superman’s new sidekick, Boy Thunder, following a hilarious date night gone wrong between Dick Grayson’s Robin and Supergirl, or the many cameos of classic DC heroes, like Metamorpho, the Doom Patrol, and the Metal Men, the book is everything readers could want from a series co-starring the titular heroes. Waid’s scripts are bright, energetic, and fully aware of the character’s roots; Mora’s career-best art makes each page a visual treat; and Bonvillain’s colors make his work sparkle.

At this point, DC should approve whatever project Waid and Mora want to do next, as the pair’s current work on “Shazam” proves they make a creative team that is setting the gold standard for collaborative work.

In the modern era, Batman has often been drenched in darkness, and the hero’s lighter side has been an often-forgotten character trait. However, DC Comics reminded readers how fun the hero could be with “Batman/Superman: World’s Finest” (by Mark Waid, Dan Mora, Tamra Bonvillain, and Aditya Bidikar), which has been the publisher’s consistently best ongoing series since it’s debut — a fact that didn’t change in 2023.

Like most of Waid’s past and present work at DC, the comic is a love letter to the Silver Age and the comic book genre as a whole. Featuring both heroes at their best, “Batman/Superman: World’s Finest” isn’t afraid to be silly or serious and full of heart when needed. Whether it’s adding to DC’s storied history with the arrival of Superman’s new sidekick, Boy Thunder, following a hilarious date night gone wrong between Dick Grayson’s Robin and Supergirl, or the many cameos of classic DC heroes, like Metamorpho, the Doom Patrol, and the Metal Men, the book is everything readers could want from a series co-starring the titular heroes. Waid’s scripts are bright, energetic, and fully aware of the character’s roots; Mora’s career-best art makes each page a visual treat; and Bonvillain’s colors make his work sparkle.

At this point, DC should approve whatever project Waid and Mora want to do next, as the pair’s current work on “Shazam” proves they make a creative team that is setting the gold standard for collaborative work.