10 Best Comic Books That DON'T Have Superheroes

8. The Sandman

Although elements of Sandman have been translated to the contemporary DC universe - and thus, by proxy, could be considered superhero-esque - it's still very much a dark fantasy series. That should pretty much be apparent from the author alone, with Neil Gaiman having kickstarted one of the most adored and transformative comics back in the early nineties.

Together with Sam Keith, and then again with other artists, Gaiman masterminded one of the most absorbing settings for a comic book ever, and one that appealed to those outside of the medium's traditional sphere of influence. Sandman opened up a door to new readers and is fondly remembered for doing just that, while at the same time featuring some of the most emotionally driven and intelligent stories present at Vertigo back in its peak.

Focusing on Dream of the Endless, the ruler of the dreamworld, The Sandman took a horror focus and instantly stood out from the crowd, going on to influence subsequent efforts from Vertigo, and even DC's superhero books too.