My Favorite Comics of 2022

[@fredcarmichael5544]

I cant express how much I love the second channel

[@hawkingbishop]

Ditto

[@teddysquid9556]

Same

[@kassygo1375]

What app do you read comics on?

[@fredcarmichael5544]

@@kassygo1375 I use Marvel Unlimited

[@kassygo1375]

@@fredcarmichael5544 but that’s only marvel comics right?

[@ethanbrunt7755]

No background music, no edits, literally just you, talking. And I loved this video

[@einplaysbad]

The 60th Anniversary Ant-Man comics this year were amazing, really showed a lot of love to the characters and I'm excited for the Wasp comics!

[@nandyk.2026]

i've been making an attempt to get into comics this year, so I really appreciate videos like these! definitely adding a lot of these to my to-read list.

[@garypoisson2733]

Thanks for reminding me that the current She-Hulk series exists! I've been keeping up with it on Marvel Unlimited, and it's one of my favorite books.

[@Hypershock93]

Some great choices here! My fave has definitely been X-Men Red. The Magneto stuff alone is *chefkiss*. Al Ewing at the height of his talents, truly

[@Marabcd315]

I wanna see more channels that primarily talk about CBMs give their comic reading lists! especially the ones outside of the big two. This year had quite a few amazing comics going on, I recommend the Zdarsky Daredevil (haven't read his Batman), Waid's World Finest and Flash, and what's probably my favorite, Jed MacKay's Moon Knight which is so good that it coming out alongside the show made me like the show much less in comparison

[@KongBoatNoodle]

I just read Supergirl and I'm not a comic book person at all btw but man I loved it so much

[@Magdalena8008s]

The Defenders run that's going on right now I absolutely love. And then the X-Men vs Avengers vs Celestials run. I watch basically all the Comics Explained videos. Those were the two from this year that stand out to me.

[@SpeedDemon55]

I hated the Defenders Run. I thought it was absolutely boring and crap. Couldn’t even finish it I got so bored.

[@baddealdude807]

Jed mackays moon knight and AXE were my faves this year

[@Tuaron]

I was really afraid when AXE was announced, particularly as I read the Eternals and X runs leading up to it (controversially, I have enjoyed Aaron's Avengers run, but that felt rather immaterial to AXE, anyway), but it really delivered some fantastic moments (almost everything with Uranos on Arakko and its fallout, but also exploration of some characters like Exodus, and a wonderful treatment of Nightcrawler) - one of my favourite crossover events I've read, at least in a long time though maybe ever.

[@jc-pi9lf]

Nando I know you said you'll be done with fancasting the X-Men after x-factor but I would love to see you do the new mutants even if it's just a shorter video here. Most fan casts for them I've seen people just copy and paste stranger things or Disney shows and I think you're the only one capable of doing it well.

[@tobiasbenedictdrager965]

I mean, I would still love for Anya, Maisie and Blu to return, but yeah, kind of plan B would be nice.

[@mickeymouse7726]

I'd love to see Anya Taylor joy play Magik in Deadpool 3 or a future MCU movie about the multiverse also I'd love to see Channing Tatum play Gambit I always felt bad for him because his he seems so passionate about that character

[@Joenah5]

I've been wanting to get to Woman of Tomorrow for a while now, keep hearing great things. Nice House on the Lake might just be my favorite experience with the horror genre ever, big Tynion fan, up there for one of my favorite reads of the year. I've heard mixed things about Human Target, but you've pitched it well, might check it out. Once and Future is something I keep hearing about and it seems like something I'll eventually find myself reading someplace or another. Ram V was the Catwoman writer after Jones, if that's what you were thinking of (the little of it I've read so far was pretty good). I haven't started Batgirls yet, and I was really excited for it when it was announced (I'm a big fan of Cass and Steph and DC's been shafting them for years), but I've heard it hasn't treated them too well so I'm a bit nervous.

[@velemamba260]

This was really fun to watch. Some of these sound very interesting and I'll keep an eye out for them. I didn't collect AXE as it was coming out, but I'm waiting on the trade with great excitement.

[@wulptices]

8 billion genies sounds super cool, definitely adding that one to my list!!!!

[@samarthgour3026]

no jed mckay's moon knight ?

[@DavidMDoria]

From the Overwatch 2 video, to all of your casting videos, and now this I am surprised that a single KZbinr exists who covers my biggest interests. Looking forward to more in 2023!

[@mararzu]

great video, but would be great if you show more of the cover and art and style of each comic

[@kadegetslaid634]

Yooo amazing way to star a new year, just turned 2023 down under

[@GarryTheThird]

Love the shout outs on this video. 8 Billion Genies and Supergirl are my highlights for the year.

[@sixtytwo.]

I've watched a couple of these top comics of 2022 vids now and I'm shocked not to see Radiant Black on either, even as an honourable mention. Feels like it's flying under the radar or is super underrated, because I love what I have read of it so far and feels like it'll end up being a big thing in the long run like Invincible.

[@chowderman8888]

Very cool I love the review and peek into your reading choices, really let's your viewers get to know who you are. X men always looks hard to get into but one day I will.

[@Bjhorn279]

Loving this nandocut channel, I too was wondering your fave comics. Definitely gotta pick up Catwoman Lonely City. I’d definitely recommend the ongoing Moon Knight and Daredevil runs (McKay and Zdarsky) easily the best thing at marvel right now. Also The Thing by Tom Reilly. Spider-Punk by Cody Ziglar. As for DC, the current Batman run is fantastic (again with Zdarsky). Swamp Thing by Ram V is the best!

[@adrianvelante8014]

3:50 True Grit. It's True Grit with Supergirl in it.

[@tobiasbenedictdrager965]

I didn't manage to read a lot of comics this year (but at least two books) and since I'm from Germany, most of the books end up like 6 months later than when they are released in the U.S. Luckily, my vendor tries to get it started with more English books close to release. But of the ones I read this year (that unfortunately are not from this year), my favourites are Inferno which is such a fantastic X-Men "event" and Zdarsky's Daredevil run where I jumped in at the point where Elektra takes over for Matt. I got the prelude for Devil's Reign today and look forward to read it in the next days. Can't wait to get my hands on the Destiny of X era books!

[@stevenman013]

If you're in the UK go to your local library and they'll probably have an entire section of collected graphic novels. Last year I read X-Men Red, New Avengers, a huge She-Hulk compilation, and the entire superior Spider-man, all completely free.

[@autumnhecatemoon]

Aquaman: Andromeda was amazing. Suicide Squad: Blaze was less good than I hoped, but I think my favourite of the year was Defenders: Beyond. Asides from that, I loved everything on this list. Happy new year Nando.

[@vincentbatten4686]

Love the comic talk. It would be cool to see some more of this if you are into it. Kinda past the MCU and DC movies.

[@oscarkamala]

just read my first few comic books last month, need to get back into them

[@KickedBackL]

What books did you start out with?

[@hawkingbishop]

I haven’t read any new comics this year, but I did read a lot of Spider-Gwen. Absolutely loved Robbi Rodriguez’s art. Also read a bunch of the Spider-Verse books.

[@thepanelbiter9915]

It’s weird seeing you off script, I’m used to that and your off script stuff on the podcast. I don’t think it’s bad, I think it’s good to allow yourself to go freeform like this. Good video.

[@kassygo1375]

Which app do you read comics on?

[@delclo4043]

I'm going to be honest, the only comic that ran throughout this year I read (it started last year) was Hawkeye: Kate Bishop by Marieke Nijkamp and I loved it, I would really recommend it. It was only a 5 part miniseries but it was just fun

[@KierTheScrivener]

I really live the mini-series. DC does it so well!

[@CassFan99]

Really like what I've read of Woman of Tomorrow and need to finish it LMAO. Other comics I liked this year were Galaxy: The Prettiest Star and Superman: Son of Kal-El #13.

[@Ironbeargrizz187]

I swear nando, I love your content have you ever written or directed cause bruh it’s right in your wheelhouse. Happy holidays and happy new year 🎊🎆

[@M.Chief99]

what app should i get to read comics?

[@TheChiefBusta]

It is a webcomic but my comic of the year is Kill Six Billion Demons. I love the grand cosmic scale of it and it has truly amaziung art.

[@TheChiefBusta]

Department of truth and the power rangers comics were also consistently good

[@AllWIllFall2Me]

K6BD does have printed books, so Nando can potentially get into the early chapters via the trades. I am super behind on that one.

[@prolastmedia6171]

At first I thought Nando was implying that he liked Catwoman more than Batman and I almost screamed.

[@myweaknessisthecolouryello6069]

i rly liked this one bad day thing that they started for batman, even if none of them have rly stuck yet, i have high hopes for the ra’s al ghul one. its nice how they’re building off the one bad day idea from the killing joke

[@illithidlore]

Holy crap! I know they say different strikes for different folks, but Judgement Day and X-Terminators?! I also imagine most parents would prefer seeing the swears in a comic than the "peepee boy" bit from X-Terminators. But jeez, to think there's actually someone out there who likes all tge X Events since X of Swords!

[@MarkBradley145]

This year I've personally loved Dark Knights of Steel and Action comics, more comic videos would be awesome!

[@joshuageraldbutler8037]

What is the comic book in the thumbnail of the video, the one that isn't human target?

[@charsiuwu8084]

Nando: It's kinda... adult? Dazzler: *Has a dumptruck ass.*

[@rrion]

The ongoing moon knight run is genuinely amazing

[@jarradwilliams3206]

Little fun fact for one and future, legends such as King arthur and merlin actually originate in the celtic cultures of Wales and Cornwall rather then the anglican/Danish traditions of England

[@EmperorDxD]

My favourite Comic was probably defenders beyond

[@NotAFakeName1]

I really liked what I read of the supergirl series It's basically her definitive run imo

[@ecnalreleam]

I've been all into the Massive-Verse. Especially The Dead Lucky. The new Tim Drake series is excellent, though I don't like the art. It focuses on his detective skills instead of his fighting. Tini Howard's Catwoman has been quite good, so far. Digging the Power Rangers comics. Gotham City Year One had a couple of issues left but it's SO good. It's a Slam Bradley noir set in 60s Gotham. The current Marauders series is really good, though not as good as its predecessor. I lost track of Moon Knight but I read a lot of the current run and loved what I read. It really is a great time to be a comic fan.

[@monke1599]

jed mackay's moon knight was my favourite this year

[@rfisher89]

I loved Nice house on the lake.

[@matthewschneider3391]

The word you were looking for on the Jon Kent time jump was "cheated". I love Jon Kent as Superman, I love little Jon Kent with dad superman. Just feel cheated on missing the growing up

[@LucasDarkGiygas]

Only read single issues this year. I liked what i read from Moon Knight, and i really liked Venom #1 by Al Ewing.

[@MirzaAliQasimRaza]

Our tastes are so similar you have no idea. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@skydivingintofiction7532]

I loved house and powers of x

[@bojacknorseman9009]

I’m not a DC person, but I thought Chip Zdarsky’s first arc on BATMAN was really great. High octane big superhero action executed to perfection. I’ve mostly gotten bored with big superhero fights (most of Judgement Day didn’t do it for me), but it felt amazing in BATMAN. I also loved Newburn and Public Domain, so Zdarsky had a great year.

[@bmvthemoviefanatic7282]

Huh. Nando recommended Supergirl: Woman Of Tomorrow a month before Gunn's announcement. Surprised not many people pointing that out. Gunn probably watched the video 😅 (But probably just great minds think alike)

[@JamesLawner]

The only comics that really captured my attention and imagination in 2022 were Daytripper by Fabio Moon and Gabriel Ba, and The Wake by Scott Snyder & Sean Gordon Murphy. Jason Aaron’s run on Mighty Thor was good, but it was better as it went on rather than at the beginning.

[@delevingne8691]

My favorite comics of 2022 1. Blue Lock (Sports) 2. Jujutsu Kaisen (Shonen) 3. Call of the Night (Romance) 4. Ending Maker (Romance) 5. Choujin X (Seinen) 6. Chansaw Man Part 2 (Shonen) 7. Sword Fanatic Wanders Through the Night (Murim) 8. Sakamoto Days (Shonen) 9. Dandadan (Romance) 10 Witch Hat Atelier (Fantasy)

[@AllWIllFall2Me]

As a guy who works in a comic shop, I loved the wrap-up of Once and Future, and also really enjoyed the Judgment Day event. I'm having a great time with the Ram V Detective comics stuff, though it is a bit ret-cony. Superman: Red and Blue is also great, if you haven't checked it out. (I missed it in 2021, but just got to read it this week when we re-stocked.) A quick run down of my top picks to check out right now BOOM! Briar Damn Them All Dark Horse Survival Street is a pretty fun 4 issue series. DC I like The Knight and I Am Batman, for some relatively interesting new "Batman" stories. Flash Point Beyond and whatever it's doing with justice Society of America is interesting Image Eight Billion Genies Love Everlasting Plush Marvel Captain America: Sentinel of Liberty The Variants Edge of Spiderverse

[@TubezThe1]

Yes there are now three tribes, the Themyscirans, the Bana Mighdall, and not the Esquecida. Their awesome! Yara is from the last tribe.

[@joaorascao6401]

Comics content!!!

[@Tuaron]

A lot of books I didn't know about (partly because I'm just not tuned into DC, as I'm not that into it compared to Marvel), but some interesting ones so I'm very glad to have watched this. Once and Future is definitely one I've been meaning to read since I quite enjoy Gillen's work (Immortal X-Men's been a treat and his Eternals run was probably the best they've ever had). I've also meant to catch the She-Hulk book out of curiosity (also want to read some past runs, I'm quite out-of-date on some things). I have really loved the Krakoan era X books, even if some are a little lacklustre. I enjoyed X-Terminators though I probably wouldn't include it in my favourites of the year, and the current Marauders run is rather disappointing after Duggan's (not a big fan on the storyline and I'm very disappointed as I loved the recent X-Factor run, only for that team to get split up), the Excalibur & Knights of X runs felt hampered by either tie-ins or time constraints, but Immortal X-Men and X-Men Red are fantastic (AXE delivered some great stuff). Jed McKay's Moon Knight run has been amazing (even after reading some of the classic runs recently), and I've enjoyed McKay's Strange (I always liked Clea, and I've found it an interesting limited series) even if it isn't quite living up to its potential. I also found the most recent Iron Man run with Christopher Cantwell an interesting exploration of the character, though it unfortunately undersells several ideas. Much as I love Spidey, I'm frequently dissuaded from diving in because of how expansive his history is, it never feels easy to jump in even compared to some other comics (though I did read the Superior and 2099 runs in recent years, which I've enjoyed).

[@holbvgbbbbkfz]

Their is this really small indie book called saga You should try it

[@samueljacobs2484]

I did have some comics i loved but they were all from the 2000’s

[@hey_kamm]

DC vs Vampires has been great too

[@schwifty9520]

Is it just me or does he seem like he's about start crying? 🤔 Is Nando okay?

[@donovanverdeja8721]

You should feature mostly nitpicking and nando v movies on your yt page

[@davidsantos1299]

Lot of good stuff going on in both companies, but yeah, Wonder Woman Historia is way too powerful and beautiful to not be at the top

[@anna_b360]

A billion genies kinda sounds like what they tried to do with Wonder Woman 1984, only better

[@luisluz5691]

You literally have the book in your hands and you need to google the character's name?

[@Yoshimitsu4prez]

Tom King’s weirdly emotional run on the main Batman title really made me unjustly hate on him. Dudes a fucking master storyteller, I INSTANTLY pick up any other DC shit he writes. Even Batman: Killing Time I kinda liked. It wasn’t him writing Batman in the same way, it was more of a fun gimmick action title

[@Yoshimitsu4prez]

Also I do wish we could’ve gotten more Yara Flor Wonder Girl stories. I’m glad they still include her in the Nubia and Wonder Woman stuff. She had a Trial of the Amazons tie-in, and she was in Dark Crisis. They haven’t just dumpstered her so maybe she’ll get another solo arc one day.

[@maahirpatel6036]

I also loved human target and once and future, I feel Chip Zdarsky is doing a fantastic job on Batman and the nightwing and moon knight titles released this year we’re fantastic.

[@Raphtyr]

I think Krakoa has been a mistake. There's some great stories and the events have been awesome but we've lost something along the way. The whole interesting thing about the X-titles is discussion about how marginalised and persecuted populations deal with their role in a larger society. The most interesting thing about the X-titles was the interplay between Xavier's integrationists, Magneto's seperatists, Apocalypse's supremacists and so on. Krakoa basically represents Xavier giving up on his dream of mutant acceptance by the wider society. Imagine how interesting it would have been if it was just Magneto running a seperatist island nation that was wildly successful? All the while Xavier is still trying to advocate for pacifist integration while under violent persecution. He would have to deal with high level defections to Magneto's cause. He'd have to consider whether it would be safer to relocate his student teams to Krakoa. And then Magneto start resurrecting long-dead mutants. But the resrructions themselves are a problem. The comics treat them as though they're true resurrections, but they're just clones with mental copies downloaded into them. And somehow these clones don't get lost limbs restored? Karma was resurrected with a fully prosthetic leg. Laura's foot-claws were transplanted from her hands, but she's resurrected with them already in her feet. And Wolverine gets the adamantium bonding through the res process. We're getting some great stories, but we've lost the heart of the X-men along the way. It's too close to apartheid for my tastes.

[@vincentbatten4686]

I think the thing I like is that it's a new take. There are plenty of stories already with the political dynamic you specified. This is nation building mutants. They are also colonialist. I mean, that's pretty dirty, but the moral grey area at play when they have to compromise in order to achieve a goal of survival. Almost makes you wonder if that survival is worth it in the long run and at what costs we're willing to pay in order to achieve that. I definitely see a critique of Israel in the books. You even have mutants that choose not to participate in the Krakoan experiment. That metaphor gets a little muddled because the island they move to is just a mutant. All that said, I don't think I understand the apatheid analogy. There is no internalized segregation on Krakoa. At least not to the point I'm at in the story. The story really seems to have a buy in with Magnetos dream, and Charles learning that it's the only way the mutants can survive in this life of Moira. If it makes you feel any better though, Hickman will eventually come back and conclude his story. I think I'll be happy too because while I enjoy all of this, I'd also love to let the story have a clear and definitive ending without all the filler in between.

[@bendewalt5560]

So im not saying Nanado is batman...buuuuttt, batman loves catwoman and isnt married to her, nando loves catwoman and isn't married to her...and nando unprevoked mentions he diesnt like batman at the begining...then renigs on it...then there's a cut, cuz "the camera died" and what excuse does he give...the "bat" tery needed to charge...yeah, okay...if someone needs an excuse off the top of their head whom i ask of you is most likely to choose an object that starts with the word bat...hmmm🤨

[@SogekingFirebirdStar]

Probably for the best you don't follow the current 616 run of Spider-Man. Zeb Wells should not have been allowed anywhere near the title. It's legitimately painful to read and just flat out disrespectful to the fans.