Comics are definitely not just for kids

A Listmania! list by Mr. E. D. P. Marston "Eliot Marston" (Birmingham, UK)
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Bone: One Volume Edition: 1 (Bone Series)
1.  Bone: One Volume Edition: 1 (Bone Series) by Jeff Smith
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  "Not just the best comic I've ever seen - one of the best books I've ever read"
£21.39   Used & New from: £7.65
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)

Scott Pilgrim (Volume 1): Scott Pilgrim's Precious Little Life: Scott Pilgrim's Precious Little Life v. 1
2.  Scott Pilgrim (Volume 1): Scott Pilgrim's Precious Little Life: Scott Pilgrim's Precious Little Life v. 1 by Bryan Lee O'Malley
The list author says:
  "A fantastic, beautiful, moving, bizarre and hilarious graphic novel that everyone should own"
Used & New from: £1.21
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (40 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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Batman: Dark Knight Returns
3.  Batman: Dark Knight Returns by Frank Miller
The list author says:
  "In this comic, and its amazing sequel, Frank Miller has created the greatest Batman story ever told. A truly landmark graphic novel."
£9.09   Used & New from: £5.55
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (57 customer reviews) | 2 customer discussions

Watchmen
4.  Watchmen by Alan Moore
The list author says:
  "The most important graphic novel ever written. Moore's breathtaking saga of superheroes redefined what comics could be."
£11.69   Used & New from: £3.68
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (182 customer reviews) | 8 customer discussions

Fables: Legends in Exile (Vertigo)
5.  Fables: Legends in Exile (Vertigo) by Bill Willingham
The list author says:
  "Fairy tales for adults, told with humour, action and sex. Very clever and thorougly entertaining."
Used & New from: £0.01
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

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The Losers (Vol. 1) : Ante Up
6.  The Losers (Vol. 1) : Ante Up by Andy Diggle
The list author says:
  "The Losers has more adrenaline-pumping action than any Hollywood film of recent years. Fast, witty and brilliant."
Used & New from: £2.49
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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The Goon: Rough Stuff (Goon (Unnumbered))
7.  The Goon: Rough Stuff (Goon (Unnumbered)) by Eric Powell
The list author says:
  "The Goon is one of the funniest and most entertaining continuing comic series around - a never-ending powerhouse of humour and inventiveness."
Used & New from: £9.84
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

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Blankets
8.  Blankets by Craig Thompson
The list author says:
  "A beautiful and moving story of first love, wonderfully drawn and written. Should be required reading on the national curriculum."
Used & New from: £13.24
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)

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Sin City: Hard Goodbye
9.  Sin City: Hard Goodbye by Frank Miller
The list author says:
  "How on earth does Frank Miller do it? Black-and-white visuals have rarely been so powerfully employed as in the Sin City novels. Stark, unforgiving brilliance."
Used & New from: £2.82
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)

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The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen
10.  The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen by Alan Moore
The list author says:
  "Alan Moore continues to be perhaps the greatest writer in comics, and these two graphic novels perfectly showcase his skills. Forget the film - these comics are the work of a genius."
£7.69   Used & New from: £4.10
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews) | 2 customer discussions

She-Hulk Volume 1: Single Green Female TPB: Single Green Female v. 1
11.  She-Hulk Volume 1: Single Green Female TPB: Single Green Female v. 1 by Juan Bobillo
The list author says:
  "Dan Slott's witty, reverent approach to Marvel history has produced a comic so shamelessly entertaining that every comic fan should be reading it."
Used & New from: £14.37
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

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Ultimate Fantastic Four Volume 1 HC: v. 1
12.  Ultimate Fantastic Four Volume 1 HC: v. 1 by Adam Kubert
The list author says:
  "The Fantastic Four are perhaps my favourite superhero team, and I really expceted to hate this book. Turns out I shouldn't have worried - this is a truly fantastic series."
Used & New from: £17.49

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Runaways Volume 1 HC: v. 1 (Runaways - Digest (Quality Paper))
13.  Runaways Volume 1 HC: v. 1 (Runaways - Digest (Quality Paper)) by Adrian Alphona
The list author says:
  "Runaways is a great little series about super-villain offspring. Witty, action-packed and full of brilliant twists."
Used & New from: £20.00
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

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Neil Gaiman's 1602
14.  Neil Gaiman's 1602 by Neil Gaiman
The list author says:
  "A genius idea, perfectly executed by one of the greatest writers around today."
£9.74   Used & New from: £5.50
3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

The Walking Dead Volume 1: Days Gone Bye: Days Gone Bye v. 1
15.  The Walking Dead Volume 1: Days Gone Bye: Days Gone Bye v. 1 by Tony Moore
The list author says:
  "A fantastic ongoing series about the aftermath of a devastating plague, and how the survivors cope. Dark and chilling yet hopeful, this is a great ride that I hope never ends!"
Used & New from: £1.61
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (39 customer reviews)

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Any Graphic Novels similar to Scott Pilgrim? 2 31 May 2011
Who said "comic books" are for kids? 7 1 Mar 2011
No longer publishing in the UK! 1 29 Jan 2011
Anybody read Dusk Society by Campfire? Do you think it's better than LXG? 0 29 Jan 2011
Hardcover vs. paperback 2 6 Jan 2011
Watchmen- What next? 8 9 Dec 2010
who watchs the watchmen ? 1 1 Dec 2010
Arrive by Christmas? 1 16 Jan 2010
first graphic novel for 14 YO 6 2 Jun 2009
Worth reading? 2 8 Sep 2008
night? 0 18 Jun 2007
A great story on what could've been the synopsis for the first four films. 0 28 May 2007
 
   

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