Must Read Graphic Novels

A Listmania! list by "lorddream"
 
Watchmen
1.  Watchmen by Alan Moore
The list author says:
  "What can I say that hasnt already been said...Moore reinvents some no longer used characters and creates a masterpiece of storytelling.  A look into the human psyche hiding behind every hero"
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4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (182 customer reviews) | 8 customer discussions

Batman: Dark Knight Returns
2.  Batman: Dark Knight Returns by Frank Miller
The list author says:
  "Possibly....no definitely...the greatest batman story in the world..reinvented the dark knight into..well...a dark knight."
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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (57 customer reviews) | 2 customer discussions

The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen
3.  The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen by Alan Moore
The list author says:
  "Moore does it again. A must for any academic who wants an excuse to read comics again. Genius."
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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews) | 2 customer discussions

Planetary : All Over the World and Other Stories
4.  Planetary : All Over the World and Other Stories by Warren Ellis
The list author says:
  "Warren Ellis dips into the secret history of the 20th Century, the technologies and heroes that have been hidden from the real world.  Featuring clever takes on several different genres."
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4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

Batman: Killing Joke
5.  Batman: Killing Joke by Alan Moore
The list author says:
  "Alan Moore again (I'm a fan) and another great Batman story. Dark, twisted and disturbing in places, this again challenges us as to the Dark Knights persona."
Used & New from: £9.11
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (72 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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Comic books as great literary constructs? 9 9 Apr 2012
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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