ed's top 10 comic books of 2007

1. Pirates of Coney Island - A book about pirates that doesn't have anything to do with water? Only Rick Spears could pull this one off. Unforgettable Characters and bright, super colorful artwork makes this my #1 pick of the year. You need to read this book.

2. Repo - Rick Spears and Rob G. of Teenagers From Mars fame bang out another classic about a couple of repo men, some clones and a whole bunch of adrenalin.

3. The Goon - Eric Powell has won more awards for this comic then he knows what to do with. Giant fighting lizards who speak Spanish, bar hopping spiders, and hordes and hordes of zombies pour from every page. The Goon is one of the most consistently amazing books out there, and if you are not reading this book, you should be.

3. Wormwood: The Gentleman Corpse - Ben Templesmith is both writer and artist of this comedic look at the demonic underworld. Many of you should know Templesmith’s work on 30 Days of Night with Steve Niles. Templesmith is one of the most easily recognizable and talented artists out there today. While the atmosphere and overall tone of this is drastically different, I can honestly say that this book can measure up to and hold its own against the classic 30 Days of Night. It is definitely worth a look.

4. Invincible - Robert Kirkman’s book Invincible is a refreshing breathe of fresh air into the stale universe of superhero comics. This book contains pain and sorrow that could match any Greek Tragedy, all the while maintaining a lighthearted atmosphere. Robert Kirkman’s writing makes you care about the characters, and keeps your attention while you are there.

5. The Boys - This one is certainly not for the kids!!! A group of superhuman spies is hired by the government to regulate on superheroes. There isn’t much I can say about this due to the graphic 18+ themes of this comic (a certain scene with a gerbil comes to mind). This book is so vile that Wildstorm dropped the book from their roster. Thanks a lot to Dynamite Comics for picking up the ball, because this book has the makings of a classic.

6. The Walking Dead - This book is the holy grail of zombie comics. Robert Kirkman separates himself from all the other zombie white noise simply because he knows how to use dramatics. Many people call to this book as the zombie soap opera, and it deserves this title. It is essentially about a group of strangers trying to cope with, as well as survive this new post apocalyptic environment. While they are trying to survive eachother, they have thousands upon thousands of zombies to deal with as well. Kirkman keeps you on your toes because he is not afraid to kill anyone off.

8. All Star Superman - All Star Superman has already won an Eisner Award for "Best New Series". This book has the feel of an old sci-fi b-movie and I can promise you these fresh new stories are unlike any Superman book you have ever read. Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely knocked this book out of the park. All Star Superman is a must read for any Superman fans looking for a fresh perspective, or any superhero fans in general.

9. Fell - Fell is a dark and often comedic cop drama thrown together by two powerhouses is the industry: Warren Ellis and Ben Templesmith. Although this book has been delayed due to Templesmith promoting the 30 Days of Night movie, the book has not lost any of its flare. At only $1.99 an issue this book is totally worth every penny.

10. DMZ - Civil war breaks out in the United States and New York City is ground zero. A newspaper photographer gets stranded in the city and learns a whole new perspective on ground zero and the views of those the unrest has affected. DMZ is an ongoing series on Vertigo written by Brian Wood, who is most widely known for his other book Channel Zero.