America's Best Comics
America's Best Comics (ABC) is an American comic book imprint created by Alan Moore in 1999. It was initially a part of WildStorm, which was later acquired by DC Comics. The imprint is known for its high-quality storytelling and unique characters, many of which were created by Moore himself.
History
America's Best Comics was founded by Alan Moore as a way to produce creator-owned comic books. The imprint was launched under the WildStorm banner, which was an independent company at the time. However, shortly after the launch, WildStorm was acquired by DC Comics. Despite this, Moore continued to produce comics under the ABC imprint, although he had previously expressed a desire to avoid working with DC Comics.
Notable Series
ABC is known for several critically acclaimed series, including:
- The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen - A series that brings together various literary characters into a shared universe.
- Promethea - A story that blends mythology, mysticism, and superhero elements.
- Tom Strong - A science hero in the tradition of pulp fiction and golden age comics.
- Top 10 - A police procedural set in a city where everyone has superpowers.
- Tomorrow Stories - An anthology series featuring various characters and stories.
Characters
ABC introduced a variety of memorable characters, including:
- Tom Strong - A science hero with enhanced strength and intelligence.
- Promethea - A mystical warrior who embodies imagination and creativity.
- Mina Murray - A character from The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, originally from Bram Stoker's Dracula.
- Jack B. Quick - A boy genius featured in Tomorrow Stories.
Impact and Legacy
America's Best Comics has had a significant impact on the comic book industry, particularly in the realm of creator-owned properties. The imprint is often praised for its innovative storytelling and high-quality art. Many of the series have been collected in trade paperback form and continue to be popular among readers.
Related Pages
- Alan Moore
- WildStorm
- DC Comics
- The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen
- Promethea
- Tom Strong
- Top 10 (comics)
- Tomorrow Stories
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