26 Graphic Novels That Everyone Should Read

by Rina Ayuyang ; illustrated by Rina Ayuyang

A colorful and richly textured graphic novel. Full review >

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by Daniel Clowes

A timeless nugget of polished pulp. Full review >

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illustrated by Youssef Daoudi ; by Adrian Matejka

A knockout. Full review >

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by Charles Burns

A striking celebration of cinema’s power and a chilling acknowledgment of its limitations. Full review >

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by Deena Mohamed ; illustrated by Deena Mohamed

Immensely enjoyable. Full review >

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by Chris Ware ; illustrated by Chris Ware

An overstuffed, beguiling masterwork of visual storytelling from the George Herriman of his time. Full review >

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by Emil Ferris

A striking love letter to art and family—both blood and chosen. Full review >

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by Alison Bechdel

Though this will likely be stocked with graphic novels, it shares as much in spirit with the work of Mary Karr, Tobias Wolff... Full review >

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by David Small & illustrated by David Small

Graphic narrative at its most cathartic. Full review >

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by Darrin Bell ; illustrated by Darrin Bell

A beautifully drawn book, rich with insight, humor, and hard-won knowledge. Full review >

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by Kate Beaton ; illustrated by Kate Beaton

A fascinating, harrowing, unforgettable book about a place few outsiders can comprehend. Full review >

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by Roz Chast illustrated by Roz Chast

A top-notch graphic memoir that adds a whole new dimension to readers’ appreciation of Chast and her work. Full review >

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by Adrian Tomine illustrated by Adrian Tomine

Subtle, provocative, and sharply drawn—a portrait of the perpetually dissatisfied artist. Full review >

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by Mira Jacob illustrated by Mira Jacob

The visual echoes between past and present make this extraordinary memoir about difficult conversations all the more... Full review >

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by Rob Kirby ; illustrated by Rob Kirby

Panel by panel, this graphic memoir is wry, intelligent, compelling, and adorable. Full review >

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