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Awesome post!! We should have a poll and let the community choose and see what we got.

It's sooooo hard to choose! I'd say your list is perfect and would also disagree and pick 10 different CB and still I couldn't get my mind set. My personal fav is 1st season!

 

About the Random cardback, isn't the cardback itself supposed to be one of the random options? I never saw it, but that's what I remember from when it was released.

Yeah, that was the first thing that came to my mind, I totally agree there should be a poll to vote for community´s best 10 or 5 cardbacks, would be interesting, how it would differ :)

For me it´s hard to choose one, tho I have some favourite cardbacks for each hero and deck, I like matching themes (like pirates, murlocks, jade back in the day..), but then I´m too predictable. My all time favourite combination is Sir Annoy-o along with Rainbow! cardback. Don´t ask :D

Honestly, I’m pretty disappointed in the mod team for this ranking. I mean, yeah, everyone with their opinion, but cmon man... the only one they got right was the Secret Cow Level on 1st, but #2-#10 are waaay off the mark.

I still want the Maraad (season 10) card back. I had just started playing Hearthstone and was too intimidated to play on the ladder.

Someday you'll be mine, my pretty!

I always get thirsty, when I look at it. :)

Only two murlocs came with Descents of Dragons...

(2019)

...but that's enough.

(Sorry for the quality.)

I used to roll with Pandaria. Mainly because I thought it was cool to showcase how long I've played Hearthstone for.

Candle King and Monster Hunter because you had to beat the adventures.

I was going with Random, but this article convinced me to change to Secret Level. Forgot about that one.

I like his style and detailed arts. Especially the Old Gods, they are magnificent.

I agree with top #1 and #2. Would add the Pizza one as well.

My personal top 15. There is no order, and I don't have all of them.
(Maybe, the first four is a bit more closer to me. I don't know, just feel it.)

But one thing for sure. Still, after 6 years, the card backs always amazes me. My praise to the artwork team.

anchorm4n created a thread for book recommendations, and Koetti asked if comics counted (recommending Blacksad). I figured "hey, why not create a new sister thread just of comic recommendations? First a note though : actually buying comics is terribly expensive and impractical. If you're interested, I recommend trying to borrow trade paperbacks from your local library -- they are collections of 5-6 issues in a single ~130 page book, and most collect them just like normal books. Alternatively, the following online resources are great:

• If your library participates, https://www.hoopladigital.com/ is incredible -- you'll get ~6 free downloads every month, and they have a very respectable library
• "ComiXology Unlimited", "Marvel Unlimited", and "DC Universe Infinite" are subscription models, like Netflix for comics.

OK, recommendations (disclaimer, all these will be on the mature side of things) :

Saga, written by Brian K. Vaughan illustrated by Fiona Staples - 54 issues and going

Frankly, you should be suspicious of any list of great comics that doesn't at least acknowledge Saga -- it's just that good. Saga is a one-of-a-kind sprawling space opera that's like Romeo and Juliet meets Star Wars. Be forewarned that it is very R rated though and often goes over the top.

Hawkeye, written by Matt Fraction illustrated by David Aja - 18 issues

You know all those jokes that Hawkeye is the weakest Avenger? Matt Fraction doesn't just lean into that schtick; he buys it a steak dinner. But the real magic trick is how, in a universe full gods and world-ending threats, he gets you to instead care about the residents of a crappy apartment complex and a one-eyed dog. 

The Boys, written by Garth Ennis illustrated by Darick Robertson - 72 issues

OK yes there's a very popular Amazon series based on this series, but the original comics are fantastic in their own right! And they are different enough that, even if you're fully caught up with the Amazon version, the comics can still surprise you. The final twists near the end of the series are what really do it for me, though -- I don't think I can name another villain I've sympathized with so much yet at the same time needed to see him stopped.

Invincible, written by Robert Kirkman illustrated by Ryan Ottley - 144 issues

Another comic that's about to have an Amazon series! This is Robert Kirkman's homage to classic superhero comics, and he does a fabulous job reproducing all the standard tropes...only to break them when you least expect it. The story starts with the titular character in a "son of Superman" role, but it certainly doesn't stay there. Fantastic combination of engaging characters, thrilling plot lines, and some surprisingly bloody action sequences.

Lazarus, written by Greg Rucka illustrated by Michael Lark, 28 issues and going

I generally enjoy all of Greg Rucka's work, and he's done some premiere world-building with this series. It's set in a dystopian future where everything is ruled by 16 rival families who are constantly warring and making and breaking alliances with each other. Each family is allowed one special champion, a lazarus, to be imbued with death-defying regenerative abilities through either cybernetics, nanites, pharmaceuticals, or some combination thereof. The whole thing takes on a modern day Game-Of-Thrones vibe.

Red Sonja, written by Gail Simone illustrated by Walter Geovanni, 18 issues

I'd always been dismissive of Red Sonja -- the whole "barbarian in a chain-mail bikini" appearance felt like a trap. Gail Simone does some incredible work with the character, though, forcing me to reassess everything. The opening scene sets the series perfectly : bandits come across a half-sleeping Sonja, who lazily admits them she's probably too drunk to stop them from making off with her horse but not so drunk that they wouldn't regret trying more. What follows is a beautiful blend of drama and comedy that makes me wish it wasn't only 18 issues long. 

Cupcake was my top as well, unfortunately, a lot of people on the staff just don't have good taste in cardbacks :/.

Black Temple is good... very good. But Molten Core... now that's something special!

Awesome post!! We should have a poll and let the community choose and see what we got.

It's sooooo hard to choose! I'd say your list is perfect and would also disagree and pick 10 different CB and still I couldn't get my mind set. My personal fav is 1st season!

About the Random cardback, isn't the cardback itself supposed to be one of the random options? I never saw it, but that's what I remember from when it was released.

Card back images does not load on mobile. Noticed it previously in other articles as well.

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I disagree.

The Horus Heresy, especially the first four books: Horus Rising, False Gods, Galaxy in Flames, and The Flight of the Eisenstein.

You can also read the other 48 books of the series, but those 4 are the starters in a big... BIG universe that's Warhammer 40k.

My personal favourite is the trilogy of Fabius Bile: Primogenitor, Clonelord, Manflayer.

Pizza is absolutely the best. 

My favorites are the ones you get from completing the adventures on heroic.

He’s the best HS artist imo.

Cupcake cardback or GTFO

:( ! 

Quote From AngryShuckie

Since I've long past the point of finding card backs being interesting in their own right (I currently have a full expansion of them at 135!), I think the 'best' one is simply the one that best suits the deck I'm attaching it to. That can even make icky ones that nobody really likes the best (I'm looking at you Unholy Knight).

Yeah. you're right. I always try to fit deck, hero portrait and card back together. I'm currently regreting that I didn't buy the Hazelbark skin. With the "Autumn Leaves" card back that would be perfect for a Treant deck. Obviousely I give my opponent some read about the deck before the mulligan, but I don't care. 

#10 Exodar card back is so beautiful, almost makes me regret not picking up Hearthstone sooner (est. 2018).

And it is still mystery how i even skipped that Lightforged while it's still on sale :(