The Most Important Comics of the 1990s

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The 90s was a tumultuous time for comics. The decade saw sales rise to record highs before plummeting to an all-time low. But during that speculator boom, we got a bunch of key issues, first appearances, and big event books. In this video, Josh from Panels to Pixels takes a closer look at The Most Important Comics of the 1990s.
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[@PanelstoPixels]

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[@mattlinkous4356]

Only the 90’s would think to itself “What if you had a Venom who was even more Venom than Venom..”

[@ensabahnur7657]

Maximum Carnage is easily in my top 10 Story crossovers of all time!😎💣🔥🎯💯📠

[@gentlesnot1864]

My favorite artist is Jack Kirby for his drawings of cosmic energy

[@bennett4789]

you should check out the collages kirby made, theyre awesome

[@ensabahnur7657]

Jack King Kirby!

[@NadeemShekh-uy9zn]

Omega red is one of the coolest looking X-Men characters

[@ensabahnur7657]

No doubt & a master killer!😎💣🔥

[@bigfornoreason1]

I have that comic - X Men no 4, but it's in terrible condition - still intact, but the cover has some stains on it, it's discolored in the back....urgh....

[@justicerice3589]

My favorite 90’s book is definitely Alan Moore’s Supreme run. It plays around with and calls out the 90’s style of writing and art in such a way that even books 25 years later can’t quite get right, and Moore did it smack dab in the middle of the 90’s. It’s an unsung masterpiece and will forever be my favorite 90’s book.

[@dominiquejones3805]

Man I been looking 4 my Supreme comics 4 years

[@RustyShackleford1988]

That is a great run that not a lot of people talk about It's both Alan Moore's love letter to silver age superman comics and an apology letter for all his work that influenced the overly gritty 90s

[@johnsmith-po9gt]

Having the complete 2099 run and the complete Wolverine v1 and v2 runs are still the highlight of my comic collection.

[@brayden8107]

Pls donate issue 2😭🙏 I just got the first issue and I wanna read the rest it’s such a good comic

[@Phoenixflame87]

Cartoonist Kayfabe has covered the story behind Spawn issue 9 pretty well. They went through the issue page by page, and they also read out several of the court transcripts from when McFarlane and Gaiman were deposed. I highly recommend watching their videos on the subject.

[@yanceynitzsche5115]

Wow...I'm torn. On one hand, Domino is my single favorite character in all of comics history.....Yes really.....No, I've been collecting since the mid-80's.....Dunno, I just like 'er......BUT on the other hand, I'm struggling with calling X-Force #11 important. Oh well, err on the side of positivity. Great choice!

[@PanelstoPixels]

I think Domino's appearance in Deadpool 2 definitely boosted the amount of people submitting her first appearance for grading, which is what this ranking is based on.

[@yanceynitzsche5115]

Oh sure, that absolutely tracks, just wish content-wise it was more deserving of preservation. Liefeld buggered off just as the story was finally spotlighting my fav member, and his replacement hadn't put in the hours yet. Sidebar: To my eye Domino/Copycat's 1st appearance remains Liefeld's strongest char design. Striking as hell, before he dumped more 90's on her shoulders....literally.@@PanelstoPixels

[@PizzaTime1983]

Y is she your favorite??? I'm just curious. I can relate, though. Also, idk much about Domino as a character.

[@yanceynitzsche5115]

Started out just visually, b/c gawd knows there wasn't much character depth there. I

[@rustonfritcher8280]

I'm still confused as to why #11 is considered a first appearance when #8 takes place before the switch and has Domino in a much larger role. Can anyone explain this one to me?

[@shannonpotratz489]

I'm sorry, but no mention of Hellboy, from Mike Mignola and published by Dark Horse, is a GLARING omission. Launching in 1993, Hellboy, unlike most of the Image books of the time, has subsequently developed into its own Universe. I'm actually shocked that he's not on this list. Arguably one of the most enduring characters in all of comics. In fact, Dark Horse Comics as a publisher truly came into its own in the 90s.

[@antony3877]

I know 90s is your area of expertise but would love to see this for other decades. Really good video as always

[@PanelstoPixels]

Great idea. If people dig this style of video, I'd love to take a look at other decades.

[@NickMichalak]

Yep! I have two variants of that X-Men No. 1. One has the gatefold cover!

[@Jackfromshack]

I can listen all day about how you talk about the comics of the 90s. Thank you for making my day

[@sexyfryingpan9166]

First new upload since I subbed to the channel like a week ago hell yeah dog

[@PanelstoPixels]

Thanks for subscribing!

[@sexyfryingpan9166]

@@PanelstoPixels No problem! I usually find most comic book youtubers a bit annoying (except for Alex Lennen, Owen Likes Comics, and ComicTropes), but I really enjoy your channel, so much so that I binged every video you've ever made in half a day. Anyway, I like your stuff and I hope you make alot more of it.

[@starlordman1017]

I'm surprised you didn't make a "not now, maximum carnage" joke at the end

[@ethansoderstrom8287]

I don’t know if I missed it, but I’m just shocked I didn’t see The Death of Superman listed, let alone not being number 1. Wasn’t that the one that made the news in the big media?

[@Jdkcicnsno]

90s comics are the best

[@rickytoddbotelho9555]

To me it's easy to sum up the 99's anything Simon Bisley. Judge dread, rogue trooper, alan Moore, a lot of image crap, spawn, dark horse star wars, and sin city,cerebus, Doomsday, and spider man and X-Men. 😂❤

[@maddog8266]

Another great post Your enthusiasm is infectious. I won’t comment every time you put content out but thank you in advance. You can see the time you invest this.

[@PanelstoPixels]

Thanks! I appreciate the recognition. 🙏

[@HamRadio360]

New Mutants 98 is probably one of my favorite comic book of all time

[@bZman]

I have an ungraded copy framed in my bedroom

[@HamRadio360]

Nice

[@HamRadio360]

What is your favorite comic

[@jessecastillo3841]

All amazing books. And I'm honored to have them all in my PC. Great job.

[@jamesmoss3424]

Lots of great 90's comics. 😀👍

[@davehandelman2832]

I had a bunch of these but i was too impatient to wait 30years for them to be worth anything. However, i still have a few Spider man #1 in the collectors item bag! I'll hold onto them for a few more years! Great retrospective!!!

[@Marx1684]

14:24 This comic made me get the action figure.

[@bZman]

I have a CGC graded 9.4 of that man of steel 18. Was a really lucky find of mine

[@LuxBellator92]

Very stoked to see I own 6 of the issues you presented here! Collected across my life. Great video, Josh! Super interesting!

[@strangetalk.thecornercosmic]

While not especially valuable or noteworthy for collectors, Wolverine #90 Deluxe is one of my favorite single issues of the decade hands down. Also, I hope to see you doing more videos like your Iron Man 2008 breakdown! There are a ton of winks and nods to various comics in films like Spider-Man 2 and The Punisher 2004 that might be worth a look in the future, not to mention the Fox X-Men universe.

[@hirolla74]

Ron Lim, Whilce Portacio, George Perez, Frank Miller, Jim Lee...great artists of comic book lore. Nuff said.

[@josephcoleman4485]

Fun video! Really surprised me with #1, but should’ve thought about it as the list dwindled down, as it really wasn’t that surprising, haha! I don’t know if anything trumps New Mutants 98, though, especially with Deadpool 3 on the horizon. The 90s were awesome, that’s for sure.😌

[@CaptainMcKayRandom]

Really loved this video. Great timing, too - funnily enough, I’ve recently organized a lot of my old childhood comics and found a bunch of these in my collection as well. And while my New Mutants 87 is a reprint, I’m fairly certain I have first editions of McFarlane Spider-Man and Venom: Lethal Protector number ones haha. Lots of great choices here. Some issues I’d probably have on my own version of this list would be Wolverine number 50, with the yellow cover with the slash marks that opens up to a whole scene of Wolverine’s (then unknown) past. Plus an in-canon explanation for why he dropped the brown costume and went back to the tiger stripe! I’d also probably include Batman 497 for that cover alone. The breaking of the Bat is always one of those moments and images that I come back to from childhood. Awesome list, insightful video. Great to see some of these issues again!

[@samuelmelendez7566]

Nice way to spend Valentine's Day🦸💬💘

[@joedean165]

Great video. Collecting since the early 80's mostly marvel at the time I have everything on that list except the DC titles. Well preserved. I am inspired to get them appraised. Thank you for the inspiration. Appreciate you.

[@bethetroubleyouwant]

Can we just talk about how new mutants 98 cover did Domino wrong?

[@mrflash835]

Hey man, love your videos (especially 90s ones) and just wanna say thanks for getting me into whatnot. I saw an ad you did in a video a few months ago now and I’ve not regret signing up since 👍

[@PanelstoPixels]

Thanks! Glad you're having fun on Whatnot, it's a really cool way to buy comics. I've picked up a lot of interesting stuff on there.

[@mrflash835]

@@PanelstoPixels heh, funnily enough I’ve seen you pop into streams I’ve been in too. It really is a great way of getting comics

[@Marx1684]

8:53 😮Wow. Thank you You do the digging!

[@bizbaby]

I’m struggling to find out why Domino would be that important… especially more important than Doomsday for such a niche character lol

[@ValkyrieDaredevil]

Please make more videos, you’re really good at this dude ❤

[@bobbybloodfeastin308]

Always quality content. Thank you.

[@BillAdams-fb3jm]

I'm surprised you stuck so closely to really only a couple of books and characters. I found myself wondering where Punisher, Sandman, Daredevil, Lobo and Bone might appear on this list.

[@Wermutstropfen86]

Great list, great video. Thanks!

[@primalrage7757]

Surprised Superman #75 wasn't on this list...

[@Dodong0]

This was my time period… actually have a lot of these items in your list. My prized possession out of this is the misprint of Venom #1. Put in a preorder with my father at the local comic shop and one of my copies was the misprint. Next time I visit home I need to dig that out and get it slabbed.

[@WSendam]

Happy Valentine’s Day ❤

[@Troy-McClure81]

The early to mid 90s had so many special editions,and I owned a few especially all the new Spidermans,but hands down for me Slapstick was my favorite 90s introduction,he may not get the credit he deserves but could easily wipe the floor with just about everyone.

[@DarthJF]

Some important books that didn't make the cut, but epitomise 90s comics for me. Wolverine #50 (Return of the yellow and blue costume) X-Men #25 (Magneto removes adamantium from Wolverine's skeleton) X-Men Alpha (Start of the Age of Apocalypse) Ghost Rider vol. 3 #1 (Introduction of Danny Ketch version of Ghost Rider) Web of Spider-Man # 117 (Start of the infamous Clone Saga) Spawn/Batman (It's Spawn and Batman, duh!) The Incredible Hulk: Future Imperfect #1 (First appearance of Maestro and highlight of Peter David's incredible Hulk run)

[@CaptainMcKayRandom]

I’m with you on Wolverine 50. Didn’t think about the Fatal Attractions issue, but yeah - that’s a pivotal 90s comic too.

[@Nostalgicbasement]

Kinda wild to leave out Ghost Rider #1. Danny Ketch is almost forgotten at this point, to the general public

[@CtHuIHuSpAwN]

I grew up in the 90's and I would say either Jim Lee's X-Men or Todd McFarlane's Spawn is what I think of when I remember those past days haha. Loved Jim's and Todd's art, still do.

[@thesixfootsixexperience8781]

Love your channel. Really liked you Q and A a week or so back.

[@PanelstoPixels]

Thanks! Much appreciated.

[@robotek148]

When Captain America and Paladin took on 49 Femizons was my favorite storyline in the 90s. I also read Gaurdians of the Galaxy, XMen Blue, Secret Defenders, XMen 2098 and (L0Lz) Ravage 2099. When he turned into a monster? I was done. WT*. Collected a lot of Image comics for the art too.

[@sebastianrook5478]

I have all but 5 of the comics you showed. I bought them in the 90's when I was younger 😊

[@DUDE16914]

Venom Is my all time favorite comic character, good to see home get some love here

[@LucasDarkGiygas]

Thanks for the video

[@brandanleehubertleroche9066]

Really love the videos! You got me to give Whatnot a try in the US

[@PanelstoPixels]

Thank you! Have fun on Whatnot.

[@ensabahnur7657]

My favorites in the 90s were Avengers, Heroes For Hire, Fantastic 4 HULK, all Spiderman & Mutant Titles!💣🔥🎯💯📠

[@gentlesnot1864]

Also you're background light is sick

[@CharanBMusic]

I see what you did there with the mention of Gary Coleman, Different Strokes TV series and then Whilce Portacio immediately after.... For those who don't know the famous phrase from the TV series, it's "Whatchu talking 'bout Willis"

[@PanelstoPixels]

Haha, that was totally unintentional but I'll take it. Now I'm annoyed at myself for not working in a "Whatchu talkin' 'bout, Whilce?" line.

[@CharanBMusic]

@PanelstoPixels ahhh I hope others picked up like I did, made me chuckle making the connection. Let's just call it an Easter egg to be found 😅

[@arturodoria]

Exellent video, the best 2000, 80, 2010, etc

[@watamutha]

I thought #1 was going to be Death of Superman, Superman#75.

[@jamesmoss3424]

I got the new mutants #87 the gold cover version. 😀👍

[@NadeemShekh-uy9zn]

Any chance you could do a video on the Fantastic Four comics

[@drasvader1]

I heve every X book you showed except the Marvel Presents...Xmen #1 signed by Chris Claremont ❤

[@spookynoble4391]

OMG OMG OMG! I have watched this video on KZbin with Smoke Wayans and Black Peter Griffin and it was awesome! I love the early '90s comics, Superman, Spider-Man, Venom, Carnage and Batman: The Animated Series! I also love Jack Kirby too! Too bad you didn't mention Dark Horse Comics! ⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@BronzeAgeBryon]

Watching this video has me nostalgia sick. I have tons of comics and during the pandemic working from home I decided to thin out my collection. I had most of these books (except the HQ book) but sold eight long boxes of 90’s books for cheap just to make some room. It’s now one of my biggest regrets. 😢

[@fandomvault4901]

I always liked ravage 2099

[@martezberry3164]

Wow,...my first time watching ...the algorithm must have sent u. Great video Bud___ i got all that X stuff but i cant find my Xmen annual 😖...i enjoyed this rundown!!

[@stubbzzz]

I haven’t read comics since the 90’s, but I definitely had most of these you listed. And whichever ones I didn’t have my friends had.

[@centralplanet]

No death of Superman in number 1 ? Weird

[@Coheed2099]

Don't really agree with your order but really well done video. Great stuff

[@NadeemShekh-uy9zn]

I love the original Spider-Man 2099 comics peter david is one of my favorite writers of all time man

[@prodlilrasta]

please turn this into a series and explore other decades 🙏🏼

[@playdisplay1468]

Thanks for clarifying Gambit's 1st appearance. I've been on the fence about buying a high graded copy. Just confused on what really was the correct 1st appearance.

[@TeryJones]

7:54 - Thor's half sister huh? Damn man, I've seen the angels in Hazbin Hotel get better treatment XD

[@nathanchaffin6380]

I agree across the board with this list with the exception of 1 thing. Next men 21 or Dime Press comics should be on that list somewhere. First appearance of hellboy (who I fill is underrated and looked over when the discussion of 90's characters comes up.) Maybe would have subbed it out for lethal protector. I'm throwing no shade. Enjoyed the video immensely.

[@photosbyjaye]

I have a lot of these X titles. I saw the comics the other day in my comic box

[@pushon10]

I think he was more like the Fred Durst of comics than the Kurt Cobain.

[@jamesgarrett7089]

Hellboy?

[@very_awake]

Great list… not sure why Infinity Gauntlet isn’t TOP 5.

[@antoniotruong5647]

I would add Witchblade and Harbinger. A few more Unity Universe books (which was as important as Image at that time). Then I would put X-Men #1 at the top spot. It was the most important book(s) that defined the decade.

[@pushon10]

J. M. DeMatteis is one of the best and most underrated writers in the history of comics.

[@bizhop2]

Nice, I got about %75 of all the books you’ve mention including the last 7-8 titles. I ahve multiple copies of each too. Collected comics for the art(I’m a lazy artist) and then ended up buying more than one because I ruined them.

[@PalProxy]

Age of Apocalypse was huge for me

[@MJBBo]

Great video. 90s for me was PITT. had too be mentioned 👍👍👍👍👍✊✊✊✊✊🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@bujindork]

Late 80s early 90s is all I collect. I still have most of my collection but want to rebuy my favorites in high grade which is easy cause most are cheap.

[@Skaiser_Wilhelm7938]

👍 Great video! I still own a few good issues and volumes of X-Force and Spawn. Once again, if you need some help with that 'ALL THE COMICS THAT INSPIRED THOR (2011.)' video, be sure to let me know. 👍

[@boricuastone]

I just sent to CGC my X FORCE #11 I bought it itit 31 years and I got a 9.8. OYES Thanks for the video

[@sly6363]

Always a good day when boss man uploads 🙌, one requet though can you please continue the comics that inspired mcu videos? I'm so waiting on ironman 2. Thnx

[@PanelstoPixels]

Thanks! Iron Man 2 vid is coming, it just requires a lot of research 😅 I've also got a few sponsor vids to do and then back to the regular stuff.

[@josephbrown3582]

this must be"Most important 90's comic in my collection"

[@decker528]

The way Malibu comics drew women really caught the eye of a kid coming into puberty in thr 90s. That wouldve been me

[@robertlopez628]

I have all except two. Vengeance of bane and Venom Lethal Protector 1

[@davidpatrick4871]

I don’t have any of my books graded, but I collected comics heavily in the 90’s. I have the majority of the Marvel and Image comics on your list( some of them in multiple copies [all of my grass- cutting money/allowance] spent to find these books. A lot of, if not most, were collected at release. I would be interested in selling. My kids have no interest in them. I think I have 6 copies of Amazing Spider-Man #362 that I found in a grocery store multi pack of books that once I had discovered their flaw I bought all remaining.

[@fredericlatreille]

I own New Mutants #87 (2nd ed gold), #98 ... X-Force #2 & 11 ... X-Men 1 (varient C) & 4 ... Uncanny X-Men 266 & 282 ... Spawn 1 & 8,9,10,11 ... Infinity Gauntlet #1 (I would've put Silver Surfer #50 as more iconic) .... Venom Lethal Protector #1 I used to own Amazing Spider-Man #289 to 366 and Spider-Man #1 to 26, but "somebody", back then, said "I needed to grow up" -_-

[@TevyaSmolka]

Personally for me my favorite 90's comic is spider-girl mayday parker the daughter of peter parker and mary jane who's really awesome and badass in my opinion. :)

[@jamesmoss3424]

I got Spider-man #1 the silver cover version. 😀👍

[@krsj5124]

Get that bag!

[@aryan7767]

your productuon quality has really gone up

[@PanelstoPixels]

Thanks! Hopefully getting better all the time.

[@jamesmoss3424]

I got the new mutants #98 deadpool first appearance. 😀👍

[@jamesmoss3424]

I got Spawn #1 the reprint one. 😀👍

[@MirzaAliQasimRaza]

❤❤❤❤ Man i luv ur wurk

[@miamimagicians]

Wow, I never realized that cable and omega red had just just came out right before they were on the animated series

[@jamarchambers804]

I want to know what books are back there

[@jamesmoss3424]

I got Venom lethal protector #1.😀👍

[@gol_9]

O brasil esta com josh from panels to pixels