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Initial post: 6 Nov 2008 20:16:57 GMT

A. Marshall says:

I know nothing about this genre so which graphic novel would those in the know recommend as a first novel for a very bright 14 year old? Many thanks.

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In reply to an earlier post on 18 Nov 2008 12:25:29 GMT

T. Hope says:

probably not watchmen !!
it would depend what side you want to look at, DC or Marvel,
DC, i would recommend the batman stories by Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale,

Batman: Long Halloween

or, Alex Ross's Justice volumes 1,2 and 3

Justice: v. 1

hope this helps !

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In reply to an earlier post on 9 Dec 2008 09:34:48 GMT
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Dan Bunn says:

Transmetropolitan - All the way. I think if your just starting at 14 it might be a bit late for DC (with exceptions) i'd go for Vertigo (Grown up brother of DC). You can't really go wrong so many awesome series.

PS: If you really are a very bright 14 year old then Watchmen is worth a read. It is a little hard going for first timers but will challenge your perceptions of the graphic novel. Is a little dated now though. I'd still say transmetropolitan.

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In reply to an earlier post on 22 Dec 2008 21:17:59 GMT

Christopher A. Lazenby says:

If the 14YO in question is insensitive when it comes to Violence and Sleaze , I suggest Wanted....but it really is rough ride , so ye be warned

otherwise check out Marvel and DC....possibly the Punisher?

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Posted on 6 Feb 2009 11:03:03 GMT

Amelina Trainor says:

I know a bright 14YO and I still would wait another two years before giving him Watchmen.

If you want something gritty and thought invoking but not that sexy, try V for Vendetta.

I also agree with Mr T Hope, you cant really go wrong with Batman

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In reply to an earlier post on 30 May 2009 01:43:03 BDT

Mr. J. Loikkanen says:

For a complete novice I'd say try them on something they'll recognise, so yes Batman (Year One, Killing Joke, A Lonely Place of Dying), but I first read Claremont's Wolverine in my midteens, and loved it. I recently re-read it and it still rocks. Check it out.
Wolverine By Claremont & Miller TPB (Graphic Novel Pb)