When we reflect upon the history of superhero comics, we often talk about seminal runs on a given title that become the must-read stories for future generations of comic book readers. Frank Miller's Daredevil , Denny O'Neil and Neal Adams' Batman , Chris Claremont and John Byrne's X-Men, Alan Moore's Swamp Thing, and Walt Simonson's Thor are held in the highest regard of comic book fans, often cited as the best of the best that superhero comics have to offer.

But what about the last ten years? Though long form sustainable runs have become more rare in the midst of increasing mega-events and relaunched titles, there have been some truly impressive runs that will surely be ranked among the all-time classics someday. That's what this feature is about.Before we begin, some criteria: these runs are limited to company-owned superhero characters. There's no creator-owned work here, so you won't find things like Ex Machina, Invincible, or Irredeemable. The runs in question also have to have been handled predominately after April 2002; it could have started before then, but a majority of the run must fall in the last decade. Let's get to it!

When Gail Simone and Aaron Lopresti took over Wonder Woman in 2007, it was a saving grace to a book that had floundered after a delay-ridden relaunch and shuffling creative teams without a firm direction or approach to Diana's character. Simone coming on board was an assurance to fans that Wonder Woman would be taken to new heights, and that promise was kept.Simone and Lopresti gave Diana's rogues gallery a bit of an overhaul and even fleshed out her origins a bit in their opening arc. In addition, the character of Tom "Nemesis" Tresser became one of the series' most appealing additions, with Simone using him as a new romantic interest for Diana that was the source of much humor and, unfortunately, heartbreak.

It's important to remember that Waid and Wieringo's work on the FF was so beloved by fans, that when Marvel removed them from the series in an attempt to take the characters in a different direction, the reaction was so volatile that they were eventually reinstated to complete their story. Given how vocal and reactionary we can be as comic fans over even little things like costume changes, imagine how large the scope of that outcry was to actually get results like that?Regardless, Waid brought his trademark penchant for characterization and witty dialog to the pages of Marvel's First Family and with Wieringo's definitive style as his ally (along with some adequate fill-in artists), the duo dominated the pages of Fantastic Four much to the pleasure of Marvel fans everywhere, proving that Waid can, in fact, write the hell out of any character he so chooses.

Teen Titans (Geoff Johns)

Teen Titans Vol. 3 #1-45

Before he realigned the DC Universe around Hal Jordan, Geoff Johns relaunched the Teen Titans with a stellar mix of traditional Titans and Young Justice alumni. Like much of Johns' work from earlier in his career, he focused on the interpersonal relationships of the characters and built them out in new and interesting ways, establishing a new status quo for the team that would stand for the better part of the decade, until DC relaunched the title with the New 52.While Johns had many runs earlier in his comics career that would be worthy on any list like this (Flash, Stars and S.T.R.I.P.E., JSA), it's his work on Teen Titans that falls squarely in the last decade and is often cited by fans as their favorite modern work on the Titans.

Catwoman (Ed Brubaker)

Catwoman Vol. 3 #1-37

Under the guidance of crime fiction extraordinaire Ed Brubaker (not to mention Darwyn Cooke on the first arc), Selina Kyle underwent a transformation into one of the DC Universe's most formidable female (anti)heroes. With a new costume and a new outlook on life as the protector of Gotham's East End, Selina quickly gained a memorable supporting cast and some new villains. In fact, the supporting cast took on a very important role in Brubaker's stor – particularly in the case of Holly Robinson – and a new love interest, that, shockingly, wasn't Batman , but aging detective Slam Bradley.Though the end of the run was forced to tie into the uber crossover War Games, Brubaker maintained a steady handle on Selina that led to his Catwoman series becoming the definitive take on the character, and one that has stuck.

Fantastic Four/FF (Jonathan Hickman)

Fantastic Four #570-current, FF #1-current

When Jonathan Hickman took over the Fantastic Four franchise in 2009, I doubt many readers had any inkling of the massive story that awaited them. From Reed Richards meeting an evil cabal of his other selves, to reuniting with his father, to the death (and return) of Johnny Storm, to the formation of the Future Foundation and lots (lots) of time travel, Hickman's FF epic has been a thematic tour de force.Hickman's work on Marvel's First Family is coming to an end later this year, so here's hoping he sticks the landing. One thing is for sure, though, whoever takes over the FF next has got one hell of an uphill battle.