Fantastic creator-owned or non-mainstream comic books written by women who aren't Gail Simone (not that there's anything wrong with Gail, but she'd be the first to tell you she's far from the only mondo-talented woman in comic books). These are books from a few years ago and books from now, and books from even more than a few years ago still worth reading...
The Book of Mer -- Afua Richardson
Simply, breathtakingly beautiful book. Perhaps one of the finest comics artists working today. Afua has done beautiful work for others, and it's a joy to see her telling her original mermaid story here.
Monstress -- Marjorie Liu
Another epic tale of looking past the surface of situations and people. This dark fantasy is full of longing and wonder.
Pretty Deadly -- Kelly Sue DeConnick
Cerebral, oddball fantasy that really crosses a lot of genres. It's a sci-fi, western, fantasy, dystopian, utopian nightmare as only Kelly Sue can create it.
Grindhouse/Grindhouse Drive-In, Bleed Out -- Alex De Campi
Perhaps the best anthology to come out since the old Witching Hour and House of Secrets/Mysteries books. A little bit of many genres cover covered, from horror to sci-fi to exploitation to you name it, and all with the best kind of drive-in style.
Go-Girl -- Trina Robbins
People who said there weren't any fun, awesome books for girls must have never seen this phenomenal book. She flies, that's it, but it's also a story about kids and parents, generational issues, fun adventures, and super cute art.
Peepland -- Christa Faust
Perhaps her only bio says it best, "A Veronica in a world of Bettys." And it shows. Any work Christa touches feels the special kind of grimy only she can deliver. But it's totally the best kind of grimy.
Lady Killer -- Joëlle Jones
This is the pulpy masterpiece I wish I had written. Housewife by day, assassin by night. She can bring home the bacon and kill her prey with a pan. The weaker sex?! I don't think so.
Relative Heroes -- Devon Grayson
Fun, super-hero action that really deserved broader attention. Grayson's super-powered family of adolescents tours the DC Universe and learns to get along with each other, It's the super hero version of "ohana means family."
Cairo -- G. Willow Wilson
Writing a book this good is how you land sweet Ms. Marvel and Wonder Woman gigs. Breathtaking story. Beautiful art. Literature told in pictures. One of the best graphics to come out in years.
Elfquest -- Wendy Pini
The original and still the highpoint for classic fantasy comic books. I originally didn't include this on the list because I figured it was already so well known.
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