The Best Graphic Novels

A Listmania! list by S. J. Reed (London, UK)
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Shaolin Cowboy Issue 3 (Shaolin Cowboy)
1.  Shaolin Cowboy Issue 3 (Shaolin Cowboy) by Andy & Larry Wachowski
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  "No story really - just incredibly detailed art from the inheritor of Moebius' mantle"
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Metropol (Collected Edition, Volume 3)
2.  Metropol (Collected Edition, Volume 3) by Ted Mckeever
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  "A post-modern take on The Book Of Revelations with a city as a microcosm of the battle for mankinds' soul"
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Zombies vs. Robots vs. Amazons
3.  Zombies vs. Robots vs. Amazons by Ashley Wood
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  "Great dialogue and beautiful mixed media art"
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Miracleman: The Red King Syndrome
4.  Miracleman: The Red King Syndrome by Alan Moore
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  "Alan Moores best superhero story - yes better than the overated Watchmen.  Don't be fooled by the cheesy title, complex characterisation and non-linear narratives abound."
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Batman: The Killing Joke (Deluxe Edition)
5.  Batman: The Killing Joke (Deluxe Edition) by Alan Moore
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  "Alan Moore again presents believable characters in this seminal graphic novel.  Heath Ledger was given this to study by the director of the Dark Knight movie"
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Marshal Law: Fear and Loathing (Marshal Law)
6.  Marshal Law: Fear and Loathing (Marshal Law) by Pat Mills
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  "Hate superheroes? This ones for you - Marshal Law sorts out corrupt, sleazy superheroes in a post earthquake San Francisco dominated by neon strip show signs and graffiti"
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Slaine: The Horned God Part One (2000 AD Presents)
7.  Slaine: The Horned God Part One (2000 AD Presents) by Pat Mills
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  "Epic mythological story with fully painted art by Simon Bisley"
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Sin City
8.  Sin City by Frank Miller
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  "Film noir, light and shadows and amazingly atmospheric"
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Arzach
9.  Arzach by Jean Giraud
The list author says:
  "Moebius - is there a more imaginative creator alive? The man behind the design of Blade Runner, Aliens, Tron etc etc"
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Batman: Dark Knight Returns
10.  Batman: Dark Knight Returns by Frank Miller
The list author says:
  "Great story about an old retired vigilante coming back one more time."
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The Big Guy and Rusty the Boy Robot
11.  The Big Guy and Rusty the Boy Robot by Geof Darrow
The list author says:
  "Stunning art inspired by 1950's boys own tales and Godzilla movies"
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Hard Boiled
12.  Hard Boiled by Geof Darrow
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  "A creation which has had a huge influence on the Wachowski Bros who made the Matrix.  The careful intricacy of the artwork contrasts with the horrendous violence it depicts"
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The Fountain
13.  The Fountain by Kent Williams
The list author says:
  "Kent Williams illustrates Arronofsky's story in a classic, painterly style."
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Espers Interface
14.  Espers Interface by James D. Hudnall
The list author says:
  "Interesting story about warring groups of people who discover they have special powers (A big influence onTV's 'Heroes' series).  The near photo realism of the art works well to ground the characters."
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Silver Surfer: Parable
15.  Silver Surfer: Parable by Stan Lee
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  "European art meets a classic American comics medium"
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Absolute Ronin
16.  Absolute Ronin by Frank Miller
The list author says:
  "Highly imaginative tale from Miller with featuring demons, ghosts, robots, neo-nazis and samurai."
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Elektra: Assassin # 1 ( Original American COMIC )
17.  Elektra: Assassin # 1 ( Original American COMIC ) by Marvel Comics
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  "Bill Sienkeiwicz' unsettling art communicates the manipulation of individuals by corrupt organisations"
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Stray Toasters
18.  Stray Toasters by Bill Sienkiewicz
The list author says:
  "Ultra weird art illustrates the mental state of a serial killer"
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Akira Book 4: Bk. 4
19.  Akira Book 4: Bk. 4 by Katsuhiro Otomo
The list author says:
  "Epic post apocalyptic tale, massively influencial"
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Kingdom Come (New Edition)
20.  Kingdom Come (New Edition) by Mark Waid
The list author says:
  "Classic superhero portraiture"
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Bourbon thret t01
21.  Bourbon thret t01 by Geof Darrow
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  "It's in French so I can't say what it's about - but more amazing art from Geof Darrow"
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