Grown Up Graphic Novels

A Listmania! list by Mr. Jonathan Downs "jadester48"
(REAL NAME)   
 
The Sandman: Preludes and Nocturnes (The Sandman)
1.  The Sandman: Preludes and Nocturnes (The Sandman) by Neil Gaiman
The list author says:
  "I have only recently discovered the genius that is The Sandman.  This is the first book in that series"
Used & New from: £6.45
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

See buying options
Watchmen
2.  Watchmen by Alan Moore
The list author says:
  "If you've been into comics for any period of time, you should have heard of this.  Believe the hype, it really IS *that* good"
£11.69   Used & New from: £3.67
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (182 customer reviews) | 8 customer discussions

The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen
3.  The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen by Alan Moore
The list author says:
  "A word of warning: if you buy this, and like it, don't bother with book 2, as it's pants"
£7.69   Used & New from: £4.08
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews) | 2 customer discussions

Preacher: Gone to Texas
4.  Preacher: Gone to Texas by Garth Ennis
The list author says:
  "What can i say? Only that you shouldn't be put off by the title - it's hardly a "preachy" series"
Used & New from: £6.98
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)

See buying options
Back on the Street (Transmetropolitan)
5.  Back on the Street (Transmetropolitan) by Warren Ellis
The list author says:
  "Hmmm, seemingly you can't get this first book of this series new on Amazon anymore.  It's great stuff, right up until the ending, which IMHO is a bit of a let down"
Used & New from: £5.50
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)

See buying options
Ministry of Space
6.  Ministry of Space by Warren Ellis
The list author says:
  "A good read and great artwork, but not good value for money new.  Try and hunt down a secondhand copy instead"
Used & New from: £11.03
3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)

See buying options
Planetary Vol 01: All Over the World and Other Stories (Planetary (Windstorm))
7.  Planetary Vol 01: All Over the World and Other Stories (Planetary (Windstorm)) by Warren Ellis
The list author says:
  "There are actually several versions of this available, and an absolute edition that contains the first three books (instead of just the first).  There's no need to stump up for the hardcover though"
Used & New from: £4.06
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

See buying options
Top Ten - Book 01 (Top 10)
8.  Top Ten - Book 01 (Top 10) by Alan Moore
The list author says:
  "A truly great series, but you should definitely start at the beginning (like all of these series)"
Used & New from: £6.41
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

See buying options
Desolation Jones
9.  Desolation Jones by Warren Ellis
The list author says:
  "A good book, the only let down is this appears to be it for old jonesy"
Used & New from: £4.40
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

See buying options
Bone: One Volume Edition: 1 (Bone Series)
10.  Bone: One Volume Edition: 1 (Bone Series) by Jeff Smith
The list author says:
  "A true epic of comics.  Well worth a read if you like fantasy stuff (and also dreams)"
£21.39   Used & New from: £7.65
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)

The Complete MAUS
11.  The Complete MAUS by Art Spiegelman
The list author says:
  "A lesson in history.  Powerful stuff"
£8.39   Used & New from: £7.48
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (72 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

More Actions

Discover more about this author
 See all of their Listmania! lists
Make your own list
 Create a Listmania! list
View your page on Amazon.co.uk
 Go to Your Profile page

Customer Discussions about products in this list
Discussion Replies Latest Post
Sandman 0 25 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
Books for boys 1 28 Mar 2010
Arrive by Christmas? 1 16 Jan 2010
first graphic novel for 14 YO 6 2 Jun 2009
the 1987 edition or the new movie tie in edition? which one? 3 19 Mar 2009
Graphic Novels as Literature 5 7 Mar 2009
 
   

About this Listmania!

 

Author

Mr. Jonathan Downs "jadester48"
(REAL NAME)   
Qualifications: Avid graphic novel reader
Last updated: 28/07/2007
Report abuse
    

More Listmania!

 

Books I have read recently (January '08-May '08) Books I have read recently (January '08-May '08)

Books I have read recently (January '08-May '08): A list of 10 items by Nick Name

Stuff To Make Life A Bit More Bearable Stuff To Make Life A Bit More Bearable

Stuff To Make Life A Bit More Bearable: A list of 10 items by J. A. McKAY-HAYNES "jamiemch"

Comics For Chimp Comics For Chimp

Comics For Chimp: A list of 10 items by J. Melling "chewedmelon..."

Books that will blow your mind! Books that will blow your mind!

Books that will blow your mind!: A list of 25 items by RS Quinault "Man on the Borderland"

Comics are definitely not just for kids Comics are definitely not just for kids

Comics are definitely not just for kids: A list of 15 items by Mr. E. D. P. Marston "Eliot Marston"