Where to start with Graphic Novels…

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Understanding Comics: The Invisible Art
1.  Understanding Comics: The Invisible Art by Scott McCloud
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  "An extended essay about how and why comics work - presented in the format of a comic."
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Watchmen
2.  Watchmen by Alan Moore
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  "Simply a ‘Must Read’ for any Graphic Novel fan and a great place to start."
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The Complete MAUS
3.  The Complete MAUS by Art Spiegelman
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  "A very powerful book and the winner of a 'Pulitzer Prize Special Award'."
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Marvels
4.  Marvels by Kurt Busiek
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  "A brilliant introduction to the Marvel Universe, it spans the early 1940s to the early 1970s in New York, and tells us about many key events in the rise and fall of various Marvel characters."
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The Marvels Project HC
5.  The Marvels Project HC by Steve Epting
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  "The defining story of the origin of the Marvel Universe, introducing and linking the earliest heroes such as Captain America, Human Torch, Sub-Mariner, and many more."
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Mythos HC: v. 1
6.  Mythos HC: v. 1 by Paolo Rivera
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  "Bridges the gap between the comics and movie adaptations to introduce new readers with little knowledge of the histories of X-Men, Hulk, Ghost Rider, Spider-Man, Fantastic Four, and Captain America."
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Spider-Man: Blue Premiere HC
7.  Spider-Man: Blue Premiere HC by Tim Sale
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  "Nice stand alone introduction to the themes, characters and villians of Spider-man"
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Daredevil: Yellow
8.  Daredevil: Yellow by Jeph Loeb
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  "A re-telling of Daredevil's origin story."
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Hulk: Gray TPB (Incredible Hulk)
9.  Hulk: Gray TPB (Incredible Hulk) by Tim Sale
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  "A re-telling of Hulk's origin story."
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Batman/Superman/Wonder Woman: Trinity
10.  Batman/Superman/Wonder Woman: Trinity by Matt Wagner
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  "A great stand alone introduction to DC’s three main characters telling how Batman and Superman first meet Wonder Woman. It uses locations, characters and villains from the mythology of all three."
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Superman: Birthright
11.  Superman: Birthright by Mark Waid
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  "An excellent and quite long origin story. If you're interested in Superman this is the place to start."
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Superman: Red Son
12.  Superman: Red Son by Mark Millar
The list author says:
  "I’m not that into Superman and yet this is one of my favourite ever graphic novels - it imagines what would've happened if he'd landed in Soviet Russia instead of the USA...."
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Batman: Year One - Deluxe Edition
13.  Batman: Year One - Deluxe Edition by Frank Miller
The list author says:
  "A great starting point for Batman and interesting to see its influence on ‘Batman Begins’ - but it ended too soon!"
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Batman: Long Halloween
14.  Batman: Long Halloween by Jeph Loeb
The list author says:
  "I liked the Gangster/Murder mystery element although it did feel they were trying to shoehorn in as many villains as possible. Still, definitely worth a look. Part of an arc but works fine on its own"
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Batman: Arkham Asylum Anniversary Edition
15.  Batman: Arkham Asylum Anniversary Edition by Grant Morrison
The list author says:
  "A surreal, dark and dreamlike stand alone story of Batman battling various villains in the infamous psychiatric hospital, whilst also battling his inner demons. Strange but good."
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Batman: The Killing Joke (Deluxe Edition)
16.  Batman: The Killing Joke (Deluxe Edition) by Alan Moore
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  "A slim but classic story that cuts to the heart of the Batman/Joker relationship."
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El Diablo
17.  El Diablo by Brian Azzarello
The list author says:
  "A gritty one-shot western tale with a supernatural element."
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Jimmy Corrigan: The Smartest Kid on Earth
18.  Jimmy Corrigan: The Smartest Kid on Earth by Chris Ware
The list author says:
  "It’s quite odd, like a slow depressing indie film in comic book form, and yet it’s a great read, with brilliant layouts used to portray emotion and create atmosphere."
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V for Vendetta
19.  V for Vendetta by Alan Moore
The list author says:
  "Although very influenced by 1980’s politics the art and plot of this stand alone story are still great today."
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Kingdom Of The Wicked
20.  Kingdom Of The Wicked by D'Israeli
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  "An intriguing stand alone story in which a successful children’s author revisits the make believe land of his childhood but finds all is not well…"
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Road to Perdition
21.  Road to Perdition by Max Allan Collins
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  "A Father & Son are thrown together against the Mob in 1930's Chicago. Great art and hard to put down."
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Black Hole
22.  Black Hole by Charles Burns
The list author says:
  "Lovely dark artwork and a strange, sexualised David Lynch-type story of teens who develop a mutating disease..."
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Pride of Baghdad
23.  Pride of Baghdad by Brian K. Vaughan
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  "An interesting take on the 'war on terror'."
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Silverfish
24.  Silverfish by David Lapham
The list author says:
  "A one shot noir/crime/mystery/thriller centered around some teenagers investigating their new stepmother."
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Fluffy
25.  Fluffy by Simone Lia
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  "A quirky book about a man who has a bunny as an adopted child..."
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V for Vendetta: New Edition forum
Is this graphic Novel suitable for teens? 		2 30 Apr 2012
Batman: The Killing Joke (Deluxe Edition) forum
Comic books as great literary constructs? 		9 9 Apr 2012
Batman: Year One - Deluxe Edition forum
Batman: Year One - Deluxe Edition: Year One (Paperback) 		2 11 Nov 2011
Watchmen forum
Who said "comic books" are for kids? 		7 1 Mar 2011
Watchmen forum
Hardcover vs. paperback 		2 6 Jan 2011
Watchmen forum
Watchmen- What next? 		8 9 Dec 2010
Watchmen forum
who watchs the watchmen ? 		1 1 Dec 2010
The Complete MAUS forum
Books for boys 		1 28 Mar 2010
Watchmen forum
Arrive by Christmas? 		1 16 Jan 2010
Watchmen forum
first graphic novel for 14 YO 		6 2 Jun 2009
Watchmen forum
the 1987 edition or the new movie tie in edition? which one? 		3 19 Mar 2009
Watchmen forum
Graphic Novels as Literature 		5 7 Mar 2009
 
   

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