An anthology series where the world’s best artists take on the Dark Knight. It proves that Batman is at his best when he is literally part of the shadows. 15. Cerebus by Dave Sim
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Before the colorized re-releases, Akira was a black-and-white tour de force. Otomo’s hyper-detailed backgrounds, explosive action, and incredible use of speed lines set the gold standard for manga art. An anthology series where the world’s best artists