Top 10: The Forty-Niners

A prequel to the acclaimed Top 10 series, this 2005 one-shot from DC's America's Best Comics imprint is written by Alan Moore with art by Gene Ha. Set in the 1940s, it explores the founding of the city of Neopolis, a haven where superhumans, robots, and other fantastic beings can live alongside ordinary humans after World War II. The story follows a young police officer arriving in the fledgling city, offering a quieter, more character-driven look at the origins of the precinct before the wild sci-fi chaos of the main series. It's a poignant, beautifully illustrated standalone that enriches the world of Top 10 without requiring prior knowledge.