Northlanders

Vol. 1-

By Brian Wood

Vertigo Comics, 2007-2012

Not a fan of all the stories, but like the overall tone of the series. Sven the Returned in Vol. 1 and The Shield Maidens in Vol. 3 are some of my favs.

Note: The series is ongoing and will be completed in 2012.

Power Girl: Bomb Squad

By Judd Winick & Sam Basari

DC Comics, 2011

Here's an intelligent character in a book that truly rocks when it comes to action and humor!

Some of the BEST Power Girl stories ever, IMHO!

Gone Case

Vol. 1-2

By Dave Chua & Koh Hong Teng

2010-2011

Not perfect, but not bad either.

iZombie

Vol. 1 -

By Chris Roberson & Michael Allred

Vertigo Comics, 2010 -

Fun read.

Note: This comics is currently ongoing.

Sweet Tooth

Vol 1 -

by Jeff Lemire

Vertigo Comics, 2010 -

Bambi meets The Walking Dead without zombies!

So far, this has been a pretty good read with great art and a story that throws an innocent into a harsh, apocalyptic world.

Note: This series is currently ongoing.

Scalped #35

by Jason Aaron & Daniel Zezelj

Vertigo Comics, 2010

Scalped is one of the most depressing series I've read, with the characters constantly struggling against the harsh realities of life. While this stand-alone tale is no exception, it is slightly more hopeful as it tells the tale of a loving old couple and their struggles.

This story is also collected in Vol. 7 of the trades, but I wanted to single it out for mention because I think it really stands out as one of the best stories I've read.

Adam Strange: Planet Heist

by Andy Diggle & Pascal Ferry

DC Comics, 2005

Pity that the series which picks up from where this book ends is a dud. Anyway, this is one of the most fun and entertaining sci-fi adventure comic stories I've come across with cool art!