10 BEST Tom King Comic Books That YOU Need To Read!

[@kevinwieken4381]

Jake, love your enthusiasm, as always. The absolutes being behind you look fantastic! I’m really interested in Gotham Year One and Human Target now.

[@TBATB]

Human target is seriously incredible!

[@francoisdemorcy5084]

Like how you express yourself

[@charleslitwin6914]

Thanks Jake. I’ve always been a Marvel guy, but, because of you, I’ve explored more of the DC universe and have bought over 20 DC omnis and 8 Absolutes since January. I’ve now also ordered Human Target, Supergirl, Gotham Year One, Strange Adventures and I’m preordering Absolute Mister Miracle. Keep up with the videos and I’ll keep making space on my shelves. Charlie

[@TBATB]

This might be the best comment I’ve ever received. 🥹🥰

[@charleslitwin6914]

@@TBATB Ha! I gotta gives props where it’s due. Keep them coming, Brother.

[@willsherman4044]

I’m so glad you made this video Jake. Because Tom King is my second favorite writer of all time.

[@TBATB]

Who is your favorite?

[@willsherman4044]

@@TBATB Geoff johns, he’s my favorite comic writer!

[@astonishingmelanie]

This video was very professional! Thank you for the list. I definitely want to check out a couple of these titles, such as Supergirl. Oh my gosh! I was just excitedly yelling at Omar that Mister Miracle is getting an Absolute Edition, and he said that was the 3rd time that I forgot and got excited about the news. 😂😂😂

[@TBATB]

Thank you so much for the kind words! This means the world coming from a fellow KZbinr I respect and look up too! Mr. Miracle has been a book I’ve loved forever but definitely got a deeper appreciation for after getting married last September! Thank you for all the positivity and kindness your family brings in the KZbin comics community!

[@nymnicholas]

Rules of Engagement. Batman by Tom King. That is my No.1. If Bats has to die some day, that is the way to go. He will leave her a note and, as true to his ways, "I want to tell her Everything.". Yes. That is the way to go in Life.

[@drummingninja1065]

I'm definitely in the 'give me the Batman by Tom King omnibus' camp. Had funny watching this. Would love to a similar video for Geoff Johns.

[@TBATB]

Gotta do this video soon!

[@drummingninja1065]

@@TBATB hell yes! Can't wait to see it!

[@tylerjc1000]

Love to see Geoff Johns Jonathan Hickmen, Lemire, or Michael Bendis. I have a bunch but some probably don't have 10 books

[@TBATB]

Geoff Johns is an awesome idea!

[@tylerjc1000]

@@TBATB Yeah he has so much DC.

[@mitchschroeder1151]

Great vid. Tom King takes way too much heat in some parts of the fandom. He’s an amazing writer and deserves vids like this.

[@TBATB]

Couldn't agree more

[@williamsherman4294]

Tom King 99% of the time doesn't deserve all the hate he gets.

[@TBATB]

@@williamsherman4294 and that 1% of the time it’s heroes in crisis

[@saidatala9541]

I'd love to see you reviewing Alan Grant's comics.

[@TBATB]

Great idea!

[@williamlee2182]

How is The Sheriff of Babylon and Omega Men not in the Top Ten!? Those might be his best work.

[@hugomelo8673]

I too am a massive Tom King fan. He's incredibly divisive, but I find his brand of depth, narrative strucutre and deconstruction to be refreshingly brilliant and creative. One of the best writers in the medium right now. As for suggestions for Top Ten lists of writers, i'd sugggest Grant Morrison, James Tynion, Scott Snyder, Alan Moore, Mike Carey, Neil Gaiman, Mike Mignolla, Geoff Johns and Mark Waid.

[@TBATB]

Great suggestions! I did Alan Moore last week!

[@dominicgreen4181]

Damn Jake you blew up bro 💯 keep stomping on the opposition - glad to see you’re doing good

[@TBATB]

Dom! Thanks for the kind words! Life is amazing. Got married, have 3 cats and I actually make money from KZbin now! Can’t believe it started from nothing haha

[@adamhorwitz5958]

Tom king is my favorite comic writer. I will read anything he writes.

[@TBATB]

I’d love to hear your list!

[@ZemogEkim]

Mister Miracle is probably Tom Kings best book all time!….Ive owned it in Trade, regular sized Hardcover and the oversized deluxe edition….im looking for a good deal on the singles! And I’m waiting on the Absolute!! Mister Miracle should be at the top of everyone’s list too 3 for sure and not 2 or 3 😂

[@TBATB]

Yeah these lists are hard and I opt to go for how much they mean to me personally and not exactly what their best book is

[@shawningle9917]

Great list and great video. Supergirl would top mine. This is my first time watching one of yours. It definitely won't be the last. If that Riddler One Bad Day is still available I would be happy to take it. Also #veggietray

[@TBATB]

It’s yours! Shoot me an email!

[@williamsherman4294]

Can you do a top 10 Geoff Johns comics list. My favorite tom king comic I've read was probably Supergirl: Woman of tomorrow or Batman rebirth vol 3. I Am Bane.

[@TBATB]

That is an awesome idea!

[@mattgorsuch]

I have loved every Tom King book I’ve read so far. Haven’t read everything. But what I have is 👍

[@TBATB]

What’s your favorite?

[@mattgorsuch]

@@TBATB Up in the Sky and Supergirl Woman of Tomorrow. Just starting some of the Batman stuff

[@mancal5829]

Gotham City Year One sounds like something right up my (crime) alley.

[@TBATB]

I think you would dig it!

[@CarlosDias-er6dd]

This Top 10 videos are very helpful. I have a 100 comics list to buy, but sometimes is good to search for a book out of the list 😅 Keep on the good work! #veggietray

[@TBATB]

I would love to hear your top 25 comics to buy list!

[@CarlosDias-er6dd]

@@TBATB 1 Sandman Omnibus vol. 3 2 Justice League The New 52 Omnibus vol. 2 3 Ultimate Spider-Man Omnibus vol. 2 4 Ultimate Spider-Man Omnibus vol. 3 5 Ultimate Spider-Man Omnibus vol. 4 6 Spawn Compendium 5 7 Spawn Compendium 6 8 Dead Boy Detectives Omnibus 9 The Books of Magic Omnibus vol. 1 10 The Books of Magic Omnibus vol. 2 11 The Books of Magic Omnibus vol. 3 12 Promethea Deluxe Edition 1 13 Promethea Deluxe Edition 2 14 Promethea Deluxe Edition 3 15 Venomnibus vol. 2 16 Venomnibus vol. 3 17 Zero Hour Omnibus 18 Infinite Crisis Omnibus 19 Final Crisis (trade is fine) 20 Flashpoint (trade is fine) 21 Dark Nights Metal Omnibus 22 Top 10 Compendium 23 Tom Strong Compendium 24 Batman Black & White box set 25 Batman Black Mirror They're not technically in the order that I want to read, but in the order "that I miss in my shelf" 😅. You asked....

[@rushabhshah02]

would love to get the torn up one bad day comic (if its still available!) hahaha

[@TBATB]

Are you in the discord? If not email me at [e-mail]

[@afifthofjackgaming]

I havent yet read any Tom King... but your top 5 are on my radar to read. I think I might start with Supergirl of tomorrow. Oh yeah and #veggietray

[@clintbyrd134]

Great video Jake! I put 3 of these on my list...Superman Up in the Sky. Mr. Miracle and Gotham Central Year One. Thanks for doing what you do, and good luck to everyone on the giveaway! #veggietray

[@TBATB]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@seito1276]

I'm not a fan of King--as you very well know--but I thought Superman Up In The Sky (though flawed) was pretty cool. I will give some books of his a chance, but not a fan of his writing style. As usual, you did a great job on your video.

[@TBATB]

As always thank you for the support friend

[@seito1276]

@@TBATB always! You’re a dope person. 😃

[@mattyh1442]

Loved the video! I really enjoy Tom Taylor and would love to get your perspective on top 10 Tom Taylor comics! #veggietray

[@TBATB]

Tom Taylor has been doing some amazing things and I should definitely do a video on him!

[@tdp17]

Great list! #veggietray The only one I haven't read yet is Superwoman, but seeing it ranked so highly, I'll get on it! I'd like to see a Gail Simone top 10. One critique just because I'd want to know if it was me: you should probably double-check the pronunciation of creator's names. For instance, Mitch Gerads's name is pronounced "Jer-ads" (there's only 1 R) and "Doc" Shaner is "shay-ner", not Shannon.

[@TBATB]

Honestly, the name I know I butchered the most was the vision artist

[@jasonlight1316]

I really enjoyed Grayson and Human Target I got a bit lost in Strange Adventure I think he probably reads best in one chunk instead of issue by issue. I am curious where Helen of Wyndhorn is going, I am afraid so far she is pretty unlikable. I do like what he is doing with Wonder Woman. How did you feel about Danger Street? I was also a bit lost by that one. I have not read either of the Super books, but I want to look into them.

[@TBATB]

I actually haven’t read danger street but I definitely have it on my list!

[@Phil1_427]

top 3 1 Omega Men 2 Up in the sky 3 Mr Miracle

[@TBATB]

God I need to read omega men

[@JohnnyComelately-eb5zv]

Jake, I'll be honest, the only thing I know about comics is Alan Moore. I think he's a great writer and have read several of his works. I'm now thinking about branching out to other writers, such as Warren Ellis, Grant Morrison, Garth Ennis and maybe Frank Miller. My question is, how does Tom King compare to these people? I will read your recommendations but I just would like to know how King compares with these writers. Your videos are excellent, keep up the good work. 👍

[@TBATB]

He is definitely the next generation great. Hearing him talk about the writers you mentioned you hear the respect and reverence he has for them. Out of every writer rn he’s the most I’m sure of that he will be remembered as one of the greats someday!

[@JohnnyComelately-eb5zv]

@@TBATB Oh well, respect to him then. That's very interesting. Thanks for the reply. 👍

[@JohnnyComelately-eb5zv]

I'm very intrigued now. Will definitely sample the Superman at the top of your list. Thank you.

[@francoisdemorcy5084]

Human Target sounds interesting. . Not a big Vision fan but that story is crazy

[@TBATB]

The art of human target is wild

[@dcpatriot5753]

I’d love to see a Marc Waid top 10!

[@TBATB]

Great idea! What would your number 1 be?

[@kevinwieken4381]

Tom King shirt, of course!

[@TBATB]

I try to have the best comic book shirt tshirts in the game haha

[@pattongilbert]

Absolutely adore Tom King’s writing. My favorite book would be Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow. It actually got me into comics in general a couple years ago. #veggietray

[@TBATB]

I love that comic so much!

[@abrahamhimself]

#veggietray Great video! King’s stories definitely need the omnibus treatment.

[@TBATB]

I agree!!! Or the absolute treatment

[@brentjago]

I'm a big Tom King fan, but hot damn, where did you get that winning card hardcover? Or is it a custom?

[@TBATB]

You can only find it at target! It’s a target exclusive.

[@TMNerdy]

I absolutely love Tom King 🤴 #VeggieTray my recommendations would have to be Grant Morrison, Geoff Johns, Jeph Loeb, Mark Waid, Neil Gaiman, Jeff Lemire, Chuck Dixon, Frank Miller.

[@TBATB]

These are all great ideas I’m gonna steal them all!

[@BrandXK]

It's still currently ongoing but I would recommend The Penguin series by Tom King.

[@TBATB]

Yes I can’t wait! I hope Target does a hardcover of it but if not I’ll pick up the trade

[@ML.Y26]

#veggietray, that Adam Strange comic hit different, it was my first time reading about Adam and damn it was nice

[@TBATB]

Such a wild book

[@crimefightingspider]

The only one i read so far is Supergirl. Tbh honest, i didn't get it at first, but on the reread last weekend, it just clicked.

[@TBATB]

What Tom king book do you wanna read next?

[@crimefightingspider]

I'm most interested in vision, human target (mostly for that art), & superman up in the sky.

[@DzustComics]

I already have that book, but a signed version?! 😍 Screw it! #veggietray Might I suggest a list of best Rick Remender books? He's probably my favorite writer! Or maybe Jefd Lemire?

[@TBATB]

I bought a fair amount of his books and have been looking for an excuse to dive in!

[@tylerjc1000]

@@TBATB Also loved Remender. I just didn't mention him because he has mostly Indie stuff.

[@TBATB]

@@tylerjc1000 I’m open to indie! But I do try to be mindful that my audience that I’ve cultivated is mostly DC focused so I try to be mindful of that with out filling boxed in.

[@crimefightingspider]

Doing artist based videos would be cool too.

[@TBATB]

Dan mora, and DWJ would both be super cool to do

[@crimefightingspider]

I'm liking the creator based videos, you can do Robert Kirkman, that would be cool (not sure how many you've even read though). #veggietray

[@TBATB]

I’ve read some so maybe I could do a list of less then 10!

[@tylerjc1000]

My main problem with Tom King batman was that I wanted Batman and Catwoman to stay together and she leaves abruptly.

[@TBATB]

Yes, but that definitely wasn’t his fault and was a mandate by editorial

[@tylerjc1000]

@@TBATB yeah. That's a bummer ha

[@kjb1336]

Have never read any Tom King as of yet so you my friend have given me a great starting list of books to get 🤘🔥❤🤘👍 #vegetray

[@TBATB]

What books seems most interesting?

[@kjb1336]

Well as I'm a massive Batman fanboy anything from that universe that I can find available to me down here down under, the MiracleMan and SuperGirl and The Human Target are all on my list to hunt down after your recommendations ❤👍 Cheers Mate 🤘

[@numbat488]

#veggietray Not sure if the giveaway is still going but thought it was worth a try to enter! Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow has to be my personal favorite of King's and I'm loving the team's current collaboration on Helen of Wyndhorn.

[@TBATB]

Helen is so fricken good!

[@fishin4bass2002]

The best Tom King Book is no Tom King book. It’s like saying what your favorite turd is.

[@Yakura66]

nah Mr. Miracle is awesome

[@TBATB]

Is there really not one you like?

[@fishin4bass2002]

@@TBATB there’s a few I think are okay but none I think are great. The few that people say are great like mister miracle does a lot of the emotional blackmail trick where people see an emotional scene and automatically think it’s good instead of stopping and thinking how dumb the scene is and how it doesn’t even make sense.

[@hugomelo8673]

Maybe that applies to YOUR favorite King book. For a good bunch of us, he's one of the best in the medium.

[@robbofwar57]

#veggietray Really liked the riddler: one bad day. I’m looking forward to reading more of his work

[@TBATB]

You gotta check out the joker origin story! Brave and the bold

[@giannilmao]

Rorschach is my #1 and I know you definitely disagree after our talk about it LOL! I understand why it's so 50/50 for people. Definitely not for everyone...I agree with this list almost fully! Supergirl and Superman being at 2 and 1 is the correct take. They are my 2 and 3! #veggietray

[@TBATB]

Omg my favorite podcaster!

[@sviadoiv]

#Veggietray not sure if I’m late but I too am waiting for the absolute edition lol. Nice list! I just wish superman up in the sky will be reprinted in deluxe edition… or even an absolute supergirl would be nice 😅

[@TBATB]

I’m greedy give me an absolute of Up in the sky!

[@TheComicBookReport]

Love Tom King and love his Batman! Few on this list I’ve yet to get to! Another excellent video bud! Would love to see your coverage like this for Geoff Johns or Mark Waid

[@TBATB]

I gotta do both!

[@charleslitwin6914]

I can’t seem to find the complete Tom King Batman run. Amazon has 2 books, but they’re out of sequence. Is the collection still in print?

[@TBATB]

Sadly, the deluxe are out of print, but will definitely get an omnibus someday

[@angelmarquez5153]

In Nov 26 2024 a 600 paperback book with Tom King's Batman Run is going to come out

[@TBATB]

@@angelmarquez5153 it’s not the whole run, but it is I think the first three trade paperbacks

[@charleslitwin6914]

Thanks!!

[@francoc7598]

I would love to get that mister miracle book and try out some Tom king books I have never read him #veggietray

[@JCtheComicGeek]

I love Superman and your channel. Tom King on Superman! Woah! #veggietray

[@TBATB]

Dude thank you so much for the kind words!

[@francoisdemorcy5084]

They really hate King Batman run. Killing Alfred was good. Did a lot with Batman and Catwoman. Got one Bad day Two-Face. My favorite villian. Got it as a gift. Not a fan of Snyder Court of Owls. Boring group. Ra Gul never stays dead. Interesting list

[@TBATB]

Thank you!

[@bmdrummer]

great video as always! #veggietray

[@TBATB]

Ahhh thank you so much!

[@tylerjc1000]

The Penguin is good. I really enjoy these top 10 by writers. I will welcome any.

[@TBATB]

That’s not out in collected edition yet right?

[@tylerjc1000]

@@TBATB Correct. The trade comes out June 25.

[@TBATB]

@@tylerjc1000 ahhh sad it’s not at least a standard since HC but I’ll take what I can get!

[@tylerjc1000]

@@TBATB Seams like DC is getting away from SHC unless its a series that has been coming out in SHC. Even Wonder Woman will only be trade paperback.

[@TBATB]

@@tylerjc1000 target has been getting some books exclusively as standardized hardcovers so I wonder if they’ll be a target hardcover edition like they did with the winning card

[@alexiscastelan1824]

#Veggietray Absolutely loved Mr Miracle when it first came out it was also the first book I saw with Mitch Gerald’s amazing art!

[@TBATB]

His art is so good! Did you know he use to do cereal box art?

[@zachespinoza1794]

James tynion IV I vote as the next author

[@TBATB]

I miss you friend!!!!

[@zachespinoza1794]

@@TBATB I MISS YOU MORE MAN 😭😭😭

[@WickiLeaks]

#veggietray stay brave papá!

[@francoisdemorcy5084]

That is why we are getting Supergirl movie by Gunn. Read a few things with her. Saw the CW series. That was too girly. I read Marvelland DC. Use to love X-MEN now that series is horrible. Read a lot of independents now. Like your topics

[@TBATB]

Thank you!

[@erwinmeisel2545]

I really enjoyed Supergirl - Woman of tomorrow right until the end. --- Spoiler --- But making it a huge revenge story was cheap and so out of character for Supergirl. After finishing the book I hated it because of the ending.

[@TBATB]

I’m sorry but didn’t she help Ruthie realize revenge wasn’t the right path? They helped her reseal Krem?

[@erwinmeisel2545]

It looked like they forgave him because he has changed so much. But on the last page Supergirl watched as he was killed.

[@TBATB]

@@erwinmeisel2545 I thought that was a lie. They pretended he was killed in her story so he could escape his old life.

[@seyedaminfirouzeh7222]

Tom King's Batman run in omnibus format would be a seller if they don't mess it up (or maybe it's just hype). #VEGGIETRAY

[@TBATB]

It’s gonna sell huge!

[@maxm996]

tHANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS. #VEGGIETRAY

[@TBATB]

YOU ARE SO WELCOME

[@maxm996]

@@TBATB Im not sure if you can list it cause the stories might not be the same impact but 10 best comic books of artists ? Like if someones looking for a certain artist art that they love , whats the best books to find that they drew?

[@TBATB]

@@maxm996 that’s a great idea! I can try and see what I can do!

[@hoodie_boi-fn5xv]

Im not the biggest fan of king but im open to reading it before i make a full opinion #veggietray

[@TBATB]

What have you read? Does any on my list seem interesting?

[@hoodie_boi-fn5xv]

​@@TBATBcurrently i only have the tom king/ lee weeks book collects few issues but ive only read the elmer fudd story. I am really interested in the mister miracle book as i dont know much about the 4th world and aside from what ive heard about batman ive heard thats a really good book. Ive been trying to save for the one bad day box set for awhile becauss i feel like even if it was bad ill still get a story for every one of batmans rogues. As for others thats be interesting human target sounds pretty cool hes also a character i havent heard of as well as strange adventures. The only times ive seen adam strange were in lego games 😭

[@hoodie_boi-fn5xv]

@@TBATB ill assume i didnt win then lol

[@tyandkindy]

#veggietray

[@williamsherman4294]

#VEGGIETRAY

[@richnault2866]

I'm a Tom King fan for sure and to be honest i don't understand why some don't enjoy his works but everything is subjective #veggietray

[@TBATB]

I can understand not being a fan of one or two of his works, but to blanketly say that they hate everything he’s ever done is challenging for me to understand. But that being said everybody has the right to like what they like and dislike what they dislike and I have to respect that.

[@Sharifuddin_Anwar]

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