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Examples: 'Ms. Marvel (Kamala Khan)', 'Miles Morales: Spider-Man'. The push for diversity has brought characters of various ethnicities, genders, and sexual orientations, aiming to reflect a broader readership and social awareness.

Examples: 'Saga', 'Preacher'. Aimed at adult audiences, these comics tackle complex themes with mature content, showcasing the medium's capability to tell provocative and sophisticated stories.

Examples: 'Locke & Key', 'Hellboy'. The incorporation of horror elements and Lovecraftian themes has created a niche for dark fantasy and supernatural horror within the comic book genre.

Examples: 'The Dark Knight Returns', 'Watchmen'. These stories offer a more mature, darker take on previously established characters and themes, influencing a wave of comics that focus on complex, morally ambiguous characters and situations.

Examples: 'Moon Knight', 'Jessica Jones'. Comics increasingly delve into the mental and emotional landscapes of their characters, offering deeper psychological explorations and more humanized superheroes.

Examples: 'Crisis on Infinite Earths', 'Civil War'. Big crossover events bring characters from different series together, often resulting in universe-altering storylines that increase sales and reader engagement.

Examples: 'The Sandman', 'Saga'. Innovative artwork and panel layouts have pushed the boundaries of visual storytelling, influencing how stories are told and experienced in the comic medium.

Examples: 'Watchmen', 'Invincible'. This trend involves taking apart the traditional superhero tropes to explore the deeper implications and question what it truly means to be a hero.

Examples: 'Guardians of the Galaxy', 'Black Science'. This trend explores the vast potential of science fiction within comics, incorporating cosmic adventures and futuristic technologies.

Examples: ComiXology, Webtoon. The rise of digital platforms has revolutionized how comics are consumed, making them more accessible and creating new storytelling possibilities with scrollable panels and interactive features.

Examples: 'Ultimate Marvel', 'New 52'. Comics frequently reboot or retcon (revise) their continuities to attract new readers and to allow new creative takes on characters and settings without decades of backstory.

Examples: 'The Walking Dead', 'Invincible'. These comics are not published by the major publishers, allowing creators more freedom in storytelling and ownership over their work, which can lead to innovative and personal stories.

Examples: 'Spider-Verse', 'Multiversity'. Exploring alternative realities and versions of characters provides endless creative opportunities and questioning of 'what if' scenarios.

Examples: 'Deadpool', 'The Punisher'. Comics have embraced characters with morally grey personalities who operate outside traditional heroic codes, reflecting a shift in audience tastes towards complexity.