Superlatives
Welcome to Superlatives—the show where comics go head-to-head.
Every episode, we pick a Superlative Theme. For example, "Best Comic Character Death."
Two of our editors each nominate a comic they think deserves the title, then step into the ring to make their case.
When the arguments are done, our moderator delivers the final verdict—deciding which comic walks away with this episode’s superlative.
Superlatives
Latest Episodes
Best Hero-Villain Relationship
Everyone loves the hero and loves to hate the villain, but nothing's better than them loving and hating each other. Comics are full of iconic hero-villain pairings, and on this episode, we have special guests Brad Gullickson ...
Best Spinoff Series
Spinoffs: cheap money grabs, or enriching the universe? In this episode, Dave and Jake T. debate about the best comic spinoff ever. Wolverine (1982) and The Metabarons are put to the test.
Best Comic Crossover
You know what makes your favorite thing better? ANOTHER favorite thing entering the ring. Whether its a team-up or a fight to the death, crossovers have been a classic comic trope since the dawn of time. The question is: which one reigns suprem...
