Mark Waid – Four Decades of Comic Book Excellence

Our detailed Mark Waid reading recommendations can be found on our Beyond The Panels Blog: Mark Waid - The author who shaped Superman, The Fantastic Four and Daredevil

Mark Waid is a true comic fan turned legend, blending deep knowledge with a love for superheroes. His stories feel like heartfelt tributes to classic characters while keeping them fresh and relevant. Whether diving into Superman or creating new narratives, Waid's work is always engaging and full of passion.

Essential Mark Waid Reads

• Kingdom Come (with Alex Ross) - The superhero epic that changed everything. A future where Superman gave up, a world where heroes lost their way, and a story about redemption that defined a generation. Ross's paintings make it look biblical, but Waid's words make it feel eternal.
• Daredevil (with Chris Samnee & Others) - After decades of Matt Murdock's life getting worse and worse, Waid did the unthinkable: he let him smile. This run proved you can write Daredevil without drowning him in misery, and it worked brilliantly.
  
• Superman: Birthright - The definitive modern origin of the Man of Steel. The Man of Steel origin story that gets it right. Not just the powers and the costume, but the heart. The reason why a guy who can do anything chooses to help everyone.
• JLA: Tower of Babel - A brilliant exploration of Batman's paranoia and the price of trust, as the Dark Knight's contingency plans against his own teammates fall into the wrong hands.