Top 10 Greatest DC Comics Stories Ever Written

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Some of the greatest stories that have ever been written have been published by DC Comics. It's been the home of acclaimed writers such as Grant Morrison, Alan Moore, Jeph Loeb and Frank Miller, just to name a few. For this list, we’ll be looking at stories published by DC Comics that stand out as the best of the best, taking the company’s iconic characters to new heights. Oh, and look out for spoilers!
List Rank and Entries
#10: “JLA: Tower of Babel” (2000)
#9: “Teen Titans: The Judas Contract” (1984)
#8: “JLA: Rock of Ages” (1997-98)
#7: “Batman: The Long Halloween” (1996-97)
#6: “Superman: Red Son” (2003)
#5: “Kingdom Come” (1996)
#4: “All-Star Superman” (2006-08)
#3, #2 & #1: ?
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[@WatchMojo]

If you were a DC superhero, which one would you be?

[@Omar-tk8wv]

WatchMojo.com The Flash, without a seconds thought

[@Electro21964]

Green Lantern

[@Omar-tk8wv]

Jamie Grabow Flash could steal that ring in a heartbeat, lol just kidding, I love The Flash a lot

[@Mn-9099]

WatchMojo.com batman

[@ihsanugurdoseyen9601]

WatchMojo.com Lobo counts?

[@trelos1606]

Flashpoint Paradox? Crisis on infinite earths Elseworlds

[@karlkartoffel294]

It wasnt even called flashpoint paradox the comic was only called flashpoint

[@keeljones2962]

ya the movie was called flashpoint paradox with the comic only being called flashpoint. IMO COIE is overrated and very much a product of its time

[@trelos1606]

@@keeljones2962 bro i made the comment 2 years ago and I've matured since then. I will stand by flashpoint and elseworlds, i am not quite sure about COIE. I will say that my opinion isn't objective because my favourite superhero is the flash and he plays a big role in that comic

[@carlolsmargom4962]

COIE it's boring

[@keonigarcia7605]

🤦

[@snarkus63]

One of the best things about *Superman:Red Son* is that neither the Soviet Superman nor Lex Luthor is a straightforward hero or villain. And the story has a great twist ending.

[@Tecosaurus]

Would have at least thought Crisis on Infinite Earths and Flashpoint would have an honorable mention.

[@gnarrcan108]

Both are good but both are just excused to retcon stuff

[@thedarkknightbatman3433]

@@gnarrcan108 Do you want to help me and my friends retcon Doomsday clock

[@joeferri3491]

@@gnarrcan108 There on the top 10 flash comics list since they mostly revolve around the flash

[@carlolsmargom4962]

Nah, COIE it's boring

[@divine1196]

@@gnarrcan108 Injustice?

[@conceivebelieveachieve9544]

Flashpoint? Injustice? Throne of Atlantis? Batman endgame? The button? Justice league war? Crisis on infinite earths? Sinestro war? Court of owls? Swamp thing by Alan Moore?

[@conradoalbuquerque3905]

The only story worth of Top 10 Best there is Alan Moore's Swamp Thing, the rest is pretty mediocre at best.

[@volterz619]

Mr deeds he Top 20

[@blacgoat8916]

hili pili The list should of been at least 4 to 5 batman, With one honorable mention. Batman is easy the best thing coming out of D.C. rebirth

[@conceivebelieveachieve9544]

Conrado Albuquerque your on crack!

[@maxyman1469]

I don't agree with endgame, pacing wasn't well but last fight scene with joker was great, court of owls or injustice should've been an onerable mention

[@Rabbitearsblog]

Great list, although I would also add : 1. Superman: Secret Identity 2. Superman: Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow? 3. Batman: Hush 4. Batman: The Black Mirror

[@DJCLeandro]

No great list without Crisis on Infinite Earths.

[@bigt100]

Black mirror is really good!!!

[@dr.shivago2404]

Green Lantern: Emerald Twilight, The Death of Superman, Superman: Birthright, and Paul Dini’s run of Detective Comics

[@qrow8547]

*cough* crisis on infinite earths*cough* flashpoint paradox*cough*

[@qrow8547]

Doc Jabberwock which one

[@qrow8547]

Doc Jabberwock nah I'm just saying crisis I liked but far from the best I actually agreed with the number one but I'm just saying those are good flashpoint is my favorite but it's not the best but I prefer it

[@Omar-tk8wv]

Lol, you're right

[@alexmansfield3268]

James Scurr (cough)the funny thing about truth justice and the American way(cough) wow was that a weird cough

[@verylikelyjustjustinprobab6546]

Cough injustice cough

[@wp3158]

Flashpoint?

[@xenasta7314]

They also forgot red hood

[@conradoalbuquerque3905]

William Price flashpoint as one of DC's top 10 stories? I can name at least 150 better stories...

[@scopelynx5170]

Guy VG too short to be compared

[@Flagz69]

Rebirth? Are you drunk? Before rebirth there're better options, like crisis on infinite earths or the return of Barry Allen.

[@deazy6453]

William Price that story is garbage

[@kingbrago]

I disagree with most of the list. Under the Red Hood, Injustice, Whatever happened to the man of tomorrow, Flashpoint, Identity Crisis, Crisis on Infinite Earths should atleast have a mention.

[@pratibhakandarkar5883]

Court of owls too! I loved it. Its one of my favorites

[@rokeYouuer]

Identity Crisis? That's like the single most controversial comic of all time.

[@hobgoblin9938]

Wheres The New Frontier? That stories a fantastic tribute to the silver age of comics

[@zipblockarchives900]

Watchmen and Kingdom Come are better than dark knight returns if you ask me. Also no mention of Superman: Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow? Or injustice gods among us one of the best evil superman stories ever told in some ways better than red son.

[@materialistrealist6515]

Nobody asked. Now, stop bothering others with your poor taste in everything.

[@asmshafin6200]

whatever happened to the man of tomorrow

[@asmshafin6200]

nobody asked you to judge him too Materialistic Realist

[@shoaibnaqvi5264]

Injustice is a money grab. It was specifically made to get money from people who wnated to know more about the lore from the games. Luckily it was entertaining and action packed which is why people like it. But by no means is it intelligent writing. TDKR is intelligent writing at it's fullest. Its a dark deconstruction of a character at a time when Batman was known for the Kapow! Kaboom! Adam West stuff.

[@mayssm]

I agree. Not saying Dark Night Returns is bad, but Watchmen and Kingdom Come are pure art.

[@raetekusu1]

Really disappointed that Flashpoint, Crisis on Infinite Earths, Year One, For the Man Who Has Everything, and Death In The Family aren't even mentioned.

[@JohnnyTheFlash_]

Watchmen was deep

[@azaeles]

Why? Why? Why? Why always forget the comic that change everything?? Why it's no even mentioned the Crisis on Infinite Earths. There is not bigger history, many deads and many changes causes by a mini series, Flash die, Supergirl die, and well ald the Gold and Silver charactercs die and change forever. Crisis on Infinite Earths it's the biggest comic event of the history, and chage all the industry forever.

[@Andrews_Wrestling_Life]

Totally agree and death of superman

[@ecksbest]

Cause the plot per se it's a mess. Its not a great story, just "big".

[@andimcgaw]

How was the plot a mess, it actually cleaned up the DC Universe

[@kingvince7328]

@@ecksbest 90% sure he's trolling dude. Lmfao. Surprised you didn't catch that

[@jackadoni]

No it didn't. And no it wasn't.

[@bradensegs2393]

Let me guess. Watchmen, Tower of Babel, TDKR, Long Halloween and Red Son will be on the list.

[@samarjeetbhonsle6000]

Killing Joke too

[@numaanzaheer8423]

Anybody else clicked just to see they were right about number 1?

[@Omar-tk8wv]

Numaan Zaheer yup

[@verylikelyjustjustinprobab6546]

Numaan Zaheer ye

[@KazeAizen]

Yep and it ticks me off. That story drove the industry into a fucking ditch.

[@theaddictofgaming9174]

I wasn't right, I thought THAT would be Watchmen.

[@mrniceguylff1]

I honesty thought Watchmen would be no. 1. But I’m waaaay more pissed there’s no mention of Batman Year One.

[@thesmellofadventure5370]

1: Crisis on Infinite Earths (Most iconic comic book storyline ever) 2: Dark Knights Metal (A dark and serious with one of the best villians) 3: Flashpoint (A weird and interesting story with serious stakes) 4: Injustice (Best character arc ever in Superman) 5: Blackest Knight (Freaking awesome) 6: Death of Superman (The name explains why I love it) 7: Infinite Crisis (Be all end all for comics) 8: Dark Knight Returns (A masterpeice) 9: Tower of Babel (Great way explaining how dangerous Batman can be) 10: Kingdom Come (Visually stunning) HM: Sinestro Corp War, Final Crisis, Death In The Family, Judas Contract

[@Pengowirr]

DC>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Marvelol

[@samedud709]

Yes! YES!

[@fucklife6060]

@@samedud709 In comics and animated shows

[@antona.1327]

@@fucklife6060, in everything else as well.

[@zed6650]

Ha A “will never be as successful” lol remind me again how many reboots Marvel has??? I would’ve almost agree with you if were talking cinematic-wise

[@Bornheck]

Marvel Fan “Will never be as successful” puh-lease. Let’s see what Marvel’s got over DC: better live action movies... ok then. Now let’s see what DC’s got over Marvel: better live action TV shows, better animated cartoons, better animated movies, was the inspiration for over 80% of the main Marvel characters... hmmm... I think there’s a clear winner here.

[@pietrorasputin52]

You missed Knightfall....one of the most influential stories on Batman's character and the introduction of the only man to have broken Batman - literally. It was amazing.

[@holitinne]

Watchmen is a beautifully written, artistically crafted piece of fiction brimming with game theory analysis, psychologically structured with prose wriiten dialogue.. The Dark Knight Returns is just pure fun. Fun always wins.

[@AdrianLikesFlags]

Watchmen should be #1.

[@kingvince7328]

I cant believe under the red hood wasnt on here nor is it mentioned in this comments section. Disappointed in the DC fans here

[@lukalekishvili9085]

Adrian Rodriguez fuck you ;)

[@DarkKnight-kl8yf]

nope

[@primaldefender1933]

King Vince under the hood is a cop out and undoing of a death in the family which is a legendary comic

[@Gamer-lq4wl]

Frank Miller > Alan Moore

[@msmasson]

I think "A Death in the Family" should have been on this list!

[@grahambirch8563]

My 10 would be: 1) Batman: The Long Halloween 2) Watchmen 3) Kingdom Come 4) Starman: The Grand Guignol 5) The Golden Age 6) Batman: Dark Victory 7) Superman: Secret Identity 8) Teen Titans: The Judas Contract 9) Batgirl: Year One 10) 52

[@andreeatifui1781]

DC>Marvel

[@Ethan-en2ij]

Yep you’re correct.

[@aydanbardien1916]

Marvel had better movies dc has better show

[@glennthehelper4524]

@@Ethan-en2ij what does race have to do with anything? If anything you're being racist towards white people since you're calling us cancer. Oh and btw there are some black people who are marvel fanboys. Try using your brain before posting idiotic things like this .

[@Ethan-en2ij]

Val-Zod no I just deleted the comment so people don’t think I’m racist because the person changed his username.

[@Ethan-en2ij]

MasterOfMyth I responded to a person with that username so I’m not being racist. I deleted the comment so you didn’t think I’m racist. The person had a racist username and I just responded to that person. So just look at who I’m responding to before you post idiotic things like that. Race has nothing to do with DC vs Marvel.

[@Turtlemaster4]

#1 watchmen or "its just a joke"

[@j0doe1]

TheCasaLimonTV Dark Knight Returns was just a joke?

[@iloathepeoplewhorestilltal2774]

@Jorrel Doe- it's the comedians motto (it's all a joke : ) - comedian)

[@jeffrey8452]

Watchmen was meh

[@DJCLeandro]

I don't know what's worst: 1) Watch Mojo forgetting Crisis on Infinite Earths. 2) People on the comments remembering more of Flashpoint (Deserved? Ok, but would never exist without "the Crisis) or INJUSTICE (!!!!!) rather than CoIE.

[@fabioalvesshow]

Identity Crisis made me cry back then

[@Cyberium]

I also like the story (forgot the name) where Batman fell addicted to a drug that gave him strength after he was hurt (venom?), seriously challenged his morality.

[@galx9655]

*_MATCHWOJO IS WUNNING OUT UV IDEAS_*

[@ff3player]

Death of Superman should have been a HM at least

[@coximusmaximus22]

I was beginning to think I was the only one who thought this. May not be the best but it's my favorite.

[@Kewryn]

@ff3player: this could be argued - the premise and evolution was interesting to a point, but the conclusion is highly disappointed. I always found it as a sort of DC's "Clone Saga" from Marvel which started out great, but than lost its momentum and didn't really had an idea on how to deliver a good ending. Make no mistake - I can totally see WHY your mind goes to that story, but compared to the ones on the list it does fall short in my opinion.

[@mjh277]

Nah. That's such a bad story just a big moment.

[@rayzdays82]

Bet there wont be any WatchMojo running out of ideas comments this time lol

[@SurajPatil93]

You guys missed Batman under the red hood. It is one of most intriguing story line that I have ever seen. Explains the struggles with himself and other people that the dark night faces every single moment of his life.

[@lucascasagrande4799]

DC has the best stories ever in comics Dark Horse is the second Image is the third Marvel make nice movies

[@ricksanchez4919]

@Nickelback Is Brutal fuck yeah! Old man logan!! My all time favorite marvel comic...... Altho i agree that Dc has better comics tho, and i'm about to read this new hulk *immortal hulk* i heard that it was beyond any hulk comics ever seen, so i'm readin it now.....

[@melancholiclonging8641]

Rick Sanchez same man. Old Man Logan is the comic that got me into comics. I do like dc more though.

[@melancholiclonging8641]

Nickelback Is Brutal Daredevil is amazing.

[@thehouseofcm]

Cannot argue with this list...damn good.

[@kelionpro9612]

DC Is neat

[@sweetexorcist7322]

Great list

[@bangjang9636]

Flashpoint? Alan Moore's Swamp Thing? Sinestro Corpse War? Knightfall?

[@samheckman8555]

Injustice? Flashpoint? Death of Superman? Crisis on Infinite Earths? Death in the Family? Etc.

[@pablomauricioluna180]

And where is flashpoint??? :o

[@Avatar178]

Nothing for Sandman or Lucifer?

[@discogypsyfish9577]

Batman: Hush and Flashpoint ought to be on here

[@ananthvasudevan4459]

I knew Dark Knight Returns would top the list even before watching but I am disappointed that Flashpoint Paradox didn't even get the honourable mention.

[@barzdown1437]

Flashpoint, Crisis on Infinite Earths, Infinite Crisis, Final Crisis, etc.

[@moistpotato8917]

lol AAH-QUAMAN

[@badassgregory]

kingdom come is by far my favorite

[@rockxhero]

I’m a Marvel guy 1st, but I’ve read, watched, or own most of these! Glad I’ve experienced the cream of the crop!

[@robertohernandezpena324]

1- Kingdom Come or Watchmen.

[@Werewolf914]

Watchmen isn't #1? How's that possible, it's one of my favorite books of all time.

[@flyppster]

It seems this one is not so well known, Superman: Secret Identity. I love the twist in this quirky little tale.

[@pyromaniarules]

blackest night and flashpoint should have been on there.

[@angelhunterzeta]

I feel Brightest Day should have been mentioned, great story telling, tense moments, surprise ending, it made a great sequel to Blackest Night.

[@bluetarantulaproductions6179]

How about Batman: Under the Red Hood, Superman: Secret origin, Batman: Hush, Batman: Knightfall series, Death and return of Superman?

[@treyparker3775]

The Judas Contract is my favorite from my childhood

[@carlosmanzo2683]

Dceased has officially become my favorite

[@pffawg9999]

I love Dark Knight Returns, but Watchmen is number one, period. And this entire list is invalid because it doesn't contain Legion of Superheroes : The Great Darkness Saga.

[@lynwithak]

1.) Barbara Gordon had already quit being Batgirl by the time The Killing Joke happened--it didn't force her to quit. 2.) Blackest Night? Really? I'm a long time comics fan used to hella weird event comics, and even I thought that one was a bit too heavy on specific lore that it doesn't fully explain. 3.) Kinda sad but ultimately not surprised to see a lack of Crisis on Infinite Earths and Batman: No Man's Land on here. 4.) It's a single issue, but I'd also add For the Man Who Has Everything to this list. One of my all-time favorite comic book stories and, imo, is one of the top 5 things Alan Moore wrote.

[@jamesbui2968]

No Hush? No Court of Owls? No Identity Crisis? No Infinite Crisis?

[@vidilemaster]

Kingdom's come out of the top 3?

[@bradleyex7623]

Gabriel Vidile I agree, it should be number 1

[@vidilemaster]

It should! Kingom's come is such a masterpiece.

[@afrazamjad1303]

DC for life

[@tuckercaitlin7661]

this is just awesome!

[@369lalala]

Top 10 Mia Khalifa performances

[@knob9442]

007fenril It’ll happen, just wait for them to run out of ideas.

[@reyking8296]

007fenril waiting on it

[@kingvince7328]

@@knob9442 Their next video will be the top 10 best kinds of pebbles. I highly doubt they'll run out of ideas...

[@fafazaj6726]

007fenril ummm...Superman gets a boner .fucks her.tears her clitt off by accident and DC gets a lawsuit. anymore Q's?

[@mcpepa]

I would add to the list, flashpoint , crisis and injustice. And to the honorable mention V for vendetta.

[@jodypedersen4117]

Identity Crisis?

[@mjh277]

Long Halloween is such a good starting point for fans.

[@Nicholas_2099]

V For Vendetta not even as an Honorable Mention, that makes no sense.

[@raybearoz]

There is a major omission from this list... "Identity Crisis"! No other story has hit home as well... Rather than bigger and bolder villains, this one tackled the issue of the partners of the heroes being targeted. It also manages to get the reader to re-evaluate stories from the silver era, explaining why the adventures often seemed more simplistic or silly. This is surely not one to miss... if even only for the gut punch first issue.

[@4fortune1984]

So many of these I would like to see as animated movies, obviously the ones that aren't already made into animated films

[@jakesutton4603]

Really surprised Injustice or Flashpoint didn't make it on the list

[@RumbleBee1102]

Blackest Night should be more than an honourable mention

[@TheFancyUmbreon]

Forget to mention that The Dark Knight Returns has one of the best Batman vs Superman fights in DC comics.

[@johnjames2010]

batman story arc: "Knightfall," "Knightquest," and "KnightsEnd" was quite excellent

[@gnarwhal7562]

Really?! DKR over Watchmen? The greatest Graphic Novel of all time. That can right up there with Ocarina of Time, The Godfather, Civil War, Mass Effect, and Toy Story as overrated WM favourites

[@santiagocastro5422]

Totally agreed... only if flashpoint paradox had a mention it wouldve been 110% agreed

[@mohamedalnoaimi8156]

Good list, mostly for Batman, Superman, and JLA, its unfortunate that the other DC superheroes don't get more attention

[@malic_zarith]

I had old handmedown titans comics as a kid and didnt know about the judas contract. Lets just say its more than a little suprising to find out about Terra being a spy and then watch everyone continue to get tricked by her.

[@ThatGuyStephen-zx7pc]

Good pics..i was a little disappointed that Batman The Cult didn't make it on the list..if you haven't read it you should..

[@reepacheirpfirewalker8629]

My Short short list is ten there are so many good ones.

[@ThePopcornpassport]

missing..."A Death In The Family"

[@RJDavePhin]

I was expecting Flashpoint and Injustice to show up.

[@kirbymarchbarcena]

I don't care about the rankings,these stories are epic on their own.

[@biswaranjandas9190]

Flashpoint paradox? Flash of 2 worlds? De rebirth? Final crisis? Crisis on infinite earth's?

[@davidturner3704]

I submit Man of Steel by John Byrne for Honourable Mention. No pun intended, it grounded Superman, made him more relatable. Save the god-like version for DC 1 Million.

[@skrich2]

If Watchmen is on this list, without The Sandman, this list has not been properly made.

[@aleksandarkozokic]

what about batman :hush,under the red hood , injustice ,death in the family,the injustice story arc??

[@indominatus]

What?? You completely forgot Alan Moore Swamp Thing especially the storyline featuring Constantine

[@MarkFaust]

Kingdom Come should've been number 2 at MINIMUM. Number one was spot on.

[@spencernielsen392]

I love The Dark Knight Returns, but Watchmen is in a league of its own. No contest.

[@harriet4015]

This is the second video I'm watching concerning this topic and yet no one ever acknowledges flashpoint... I think that is probably one of the best stories DC had told... It's genius 😠

[@kellyhill3185]

Do a top ten Vertigo and Image comic series.

[@Artisan1979]

What about the death of Superman? Or Batman: nightfall? Those stories dared to examine possibilities in stagnant times. Heroes either dying or broken and seeing them rise up again from adversity.

[@billmurray7473]

The only issue I have with this list is : The top DC Comics story is and should be CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS. That's the story that Totally Defines DC's new direction today. If not for CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS,many of the stories mentioned here could never really get off the ground. Also, this list seems a bit heavy on Batman stories. KILLING JOKE and LONG HALLOWEEN belong here. DARK KNIGHT RETURNS does not. Geoff Johns did a spectacular run on FLASH . HIS work belongs on this list much more than ALL-STAR SUPERMAN. Now who agrees/disagrees with MY choices? I open the floor 4 your response.................

[@DJCLeandro]

Exactly! EXACTLY!!!! People are remembering more Flashpoint and Injustice than "the Crisis". Man, Injustice only deserves a Top 10 as best DC games, but the history... Flashpoint is actually a good history but never would exist without the standard of CoIE.

[@mikleman996]

I love Dark Knight Returns, I'd like to of seen Flash Point Paradox in here too, even as an honourable mention

[@bluetalityx]

I can't take this list seriously without Flashpoint even mentioned.

[@RansomeStoddard]

My top 10: 1. Kingdom Come 2. Batman: The Killing Joke 3. Hush 4. Superman: For the Man Who Has Everything 5. Watchmen 6. JLA: The Tower of Babel 7. Crisis on Infinate Earths 8. Flashpoint Paradox 9. Teen Titans: The Judas Contract 10. Superman: Red Son I may be one of the few people who hated the Dark Knight Returns story. I felt Frank Miller really didn't understand who Batman or Superman truly are.

[@friendsofzeuspodcast3252]

though no mention of crisis on infinite earths or the death of superman at all

[@adityajoshi6840]

How about a new top 10 about modern stories that shall be new classics soon

[@acsysin]

Before watching,kingdom come gonna be on the list

[@DoctoRojack]

Flashpoint should have been in the list.

[@edwardtaylor815]

batman hush, Flash point and crisis on infinite earths should be here

[@theepoopydoodoo]

Green Lantern Rebirth (OG)? The Flash Rebirth (OG)? DC Rebirth? Court of the Owls? Superman For Tomorrow? Justice League Origins? New Frontier? Identity Crisis? (Lowkey anything written by Gail Simone) Come on!?!?!?!?