Since the 1930s, comic books have been one of the most exciting sources of storytelling. Through the combination of colorful artwork and compelling storytelling, some of the most memorable characters have come to life. Many companies have entered the market; however, two have consistently remained at the top: DC and Marvel. With their epic stories of superpowered heroes, these two companies have set the standard for the industry. However, many graphic novels depict a wide variety of other tales from multiple publishers including Dark Horse, Dreamwave, IDW, Image, Mirage, and many more.