5 Sci-fi Comics From DC You Forgot Were Awesome

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DC Comics has consistently pushed the boundaries of the comic book medium, arguably more so than any other publisher. They didn’t just create the superhero genre, they’ve repeatedly reinvented the kinds of stories it can tell. From its earliest days, DC integrated science fiction into its comics, transporting readers to fantastical worlds. This focus truly blossomed during the Silver Age, establishing DC as a leader in science fiction storytelling. Iconic characters like the Flash and Green Lantern have delivered sci-fi adventures that remain popular and influential today.

Everyone knows about iconic DC sci-fi stories like “Sinestro Corps War,” but there are plenty of other great ones that don’t get the attention they deserve. These five DC sci-fi comics are fantastic and worth revisiting – you might have even forgotten how good they are!

5) Swamp Thing (Vol. 2) #56-62

Alan Moore’s run on Swamp Thing is widely praised, but a particularly fantastic part often gets overlooked. Issues #56-62 of Swamp Thing (Vol. 2) follow Swamp Thing after his apparent death in Gotham City, as he finds himself awakened on another planet. Moore, along with artists Rick Veitch, Steve Bissette, John Totleben, Alfredo Alcala, and the late Tatjana Wood, create a stunning journey through DC’s science fiction universe, focusing on Swamp Thing’s desperate attempt to return to the woman he loves. Issues #56 and #60 are especially memorable, making this one of the greatest comic book runs of all time.

4) Adam Strange (Vol. 1) #1-3

Adam Strange is a classic DC science fiction hero. An archaeologist, he was transported to the planet Rann by a mysterious energy beam called the Zeta Beam. He became a hero there, found love, and constantly struggled with being pulled back to Earth, always unsure where the Zeta Beam would strike next. While he’s appeared in many great stories, his first solo miniseries is particularly noteworthy. Created by Richard Bruning and artists Andy and Adam Kubert, this three-issue series perfectly captures everything that makes the character special. The real standout, however, is the Kuberts’ artwork. Their combined work as penciler, inker, and colorist is stunning, elevating a good sci-fi story to a truly great one.

3) Final Crisis: Legion of Three Worlds

As a sci-fi fan, and a DC Comics enthusiast, I have to say that Geoff Johns and George Perez’s Final Crisis: Legion of Three Worlds is a seriously underrated gem. The Legion of Superheroes has a huge catalog of stories, but this one really delivers. It throws Superman into the future to team up with the Legion against a truly formidable foe: the Legion of Supervillains, now led by the incredibly powerful Superboy-Prime. Things look bleak – Superman and the Legion are outmatched – until a surprising alliance forms with alternate versions of the team. And just when you think you have a handle on things, the Time Trapper reveals himself as the puppet master, pulling all the strings. Honestly, this is the Legion crossover fans have been waiting for, and it’s a fantastic read.

2) The Omega Men

The Omega Men are a relatively obscure DC Comics sci-fi team, known as rebels fighting against injustice in the dangerous Vega Sector. While they haven’t been prominent since the 1980s (and even then, their biggest contribution was introducing the character Lobo), their best work came in the 2015 series The Omega Men (Vol. 3) by Tom King and Barnaby Bagenda. This 12-issue run followed the Omega Men’s fight against powerful forces in the Vega Sector, with Kyle Rayner joining their cause. It’s a compelling story of resistance and rebellion, consistently strong from beginning to end. This series marked Tom King’s first major 12-issue project featuring lesser-known characters and demonstrated his talent for telling stories about them.

1) Cosmic Odyssey

DC’s Cosmic Odyssey is a hidden masterpiece. Created by Jim Starlin, known for his epic cosmic Marvel stories and Infinity Gauntlet, and Mike Mignola, the celebrated creator of Hellboy, this story features Darkseid uniting with the heroes of New Genesis. When the Anti-Life Equation mysteriously becomes a living entity, only they can save the universe. It’s a fantastic, large-scale sci-fi adventure from two comic book legends and deserves more recognition.

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2026-03-29 16:13