Rat Queens

Another fantasy comic title that Toplist wants to list is Rat Queens. It is a popular fantasy comic book series created by writer Kurtis J. Wiebe and artist Roc Upchurch, and later replaced by Stjepan Šejić. The series is known for its humorous and irreverent take on the fantasy genre, followed by a group of foul-mouthed, hard-drinking, and fiercely independent female adventurers.

To elaborate, the story is centered around a group of four women—Hannah, Violet, Dee, and Betty—who come together to make an unusual group of fighters known as the Rat Queens. Set in a medieval fantasy world filled with mythical creatures and magic, the series combines exciting adventures with clever dialogue and dynamic interactions between characters.

Rat Queens has received critical acclaim and has been nominated for and won several industry awards. Some of the notable awards include nominations for the Eisner Awards and the GLAAD Media Awards. It is praised for the exploration of friendship and the unique personal growth under various dangerous situations. Moreover, the way that the writer builds the characters and their thoughts is also a very appreciated manner.

First published: 2013
Number of releases: 25 issues