Top Ten Manga Comics That Belong in Your Comic Book Collection

Comics or graphic novels have come a long way since their humble beginnings in the pulp world of print. No longer are they realm of superheroes but have branched off into horror, romances, and for lovers of Asian culture, Manga. Manga has proven to be a thriving industry. It's also an essential medium in the world of storytelling that has spanned the globe. Manga has evolved into a cultural phenomenon that retains its relevancy no matter the direction pop culture moves in. There are, however, some that should be part of your collection.

10. Rave Master by Hiro Mashima: While Hiro's Fairytale may seem more popular than this masterpiece, Rave Master is an icon on its own. It was a regular part of Shonen Magazine from the late '90s to around 2005.

9. Yu Yu Hakusho by Yoshihiro Togashi: This comic is a supernatural tale involving Yusuke Urameshi investigating as an Underworld Detective. It was published from 1990 through 1994 but is still available for all Manga fans.

8. One-Punch Man by ONE: Starting in 2012, this highly popular Manga features the main character, Saitama, who can defeat any enemy with one punch! Since its publication, it has become a popular anima series.

7.   Bleach by Tite Kubo: Published from 2001 through 2016, this Manga offers action and adventure with its Samurai hero, Ichigo Kurosaki, who fights supernatural beings like the Hollows. It has since been adapted into a popular anime series.

6. My Hero Academia by Kohei Horikoshi: Izuku Midoriya is a young boy with an ability called Quirks. In this Manga, he tries to become a superhero by fighting Villains. Its publication started in 2014, is a perfect introduction to the Manga comic scene.

5. Vagabond by Takehiko Inoue: This historic Manga started in 1998 that beings with the life of a Samurai, Musashi Miyamoto. It weaves in the tale of him as a poor teenager and developing the swordsmanship of a Samurai.

4. Death Note by Tsugumi Ohba: This popular horror/mystery Manga features 12 volumes and the character Light Yagami. He finds a notebook that allows him to write any name he wants in it. That person dies. It became an elaborate mind game with the other character L.

3.Attack on Titan by Hajime Isayama: As one of the hottest Manga to hit the shelves, this comic features humanity's stand against the titans to survive extinction and why they exist in the world. The main characters are Eren Yeager and Mikasa Ackerman in the Survey Corps, who battle against the titans.

2. Hunter X Hunter by Yoshiro Togashi: Another classic Manga from Togashi, the main character, Gon Freecss, searches for his father. While on his travels, he meets many other people and villains. The writer writes this comic on and off, so this Manga is still ongoing.

1. Dragon Ball by Akira Toriyama: This action-adventure comic is popular worldwide and spawned a successful anime series and a live-action film. It features Goku and his adventures for the seven Dragon Balls to gain a wish.

While many other Manga comics belong in your collection, these have proven their mettle in pop culture and enthralling storylines. In the world of Manga, it's hard, if not impossible, to put one down after you start reading it, and it is proven to be a mainstay in the modern world.