10 Superhero Writers to Watch in 2018

Fans of superhero comics expect every year to bring new events and changes to the never ending adventures of their favorite caped characters. Whether you consider yourself to be a Marvel or DC reader (or a bit of both), you know that the news cycle spins far faster in funny books than in reality. In the greatest traditions of writers like Chris Claremont or Stan Lee, these modern soap operas deliver plenty of plot on a monthly basis. Just like in the days of Claremont and Lee, those twists and turns are driven by writers at both publisher. That begs the question: Which writers will have the biggest impact in 2018?

Looking at the rising stars of 2017, the big new hires and exclusives, and a few other criteria, we identified 10 of the most exciting superhero writers for the coming year. Consistent contributors like Dan Slott were left off the list, not because they don't matter, but because they deliver on a regular basis. This collection of writers are the ones we expect the unexpected from. Whether it's a new position or new projects, they will likely surprise us with changes big and small.

These are the 10 writers all superhero fans ought to keep a close eye on in 2018.