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Smile by Raina TelgemeierThe Stonekeeper by Kazu KibuishiThe Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian SelznickDiary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff KinneyDrama by Raina Telgemeier
Best Graphic Novels for Children
1,450 books — 1,797 voters
Saga, Volume 1 by Brian K. VaughanThe Sandman, Vol. 1 by Neil GaimanFables, Vol. 1 by Bill WillinghamMaus I by Art SpiegelmanThe Complete Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi
Great Graphic Novels Without Superheroes
1,011 books — 442 voters

Wolf Hustle by Cin FabréThe Color Purple by Alice WalkerBeloved by Toni MorrisonTheir Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale HurstonI Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou
Best Fiction and Memoirs by Authors of Color
428 books — 188 voters
Blacksad by Juan Díaz Canales100 Bullets by Brian AzzarelloFrom Hell by Alan MooreScalped by Jason AaronSouthern Bastards, Vol. 1 by Jason Aaron
The Best in Sequential Art: Crime Comics, Comics Noir, Historical Crime Fiction, and Spy Comics
116 books — 50 voters

Here by Richard McGuireMy Favorite Thing Is Monsters, Vol. 1 by Emil FerrisThis One Summer by Mariko TamakiHabibi by Craig ThompsonDisplacement by Lucy Knisley
Lynd Ward Graphic Novel Prize
39 books — 32 voters
The Prince and the Dressmaker by Jen WangNimona by N.D. StevensonThe Magic Fish by Trung Le NguyenWelcome to Lovecraft by Joe HillLumberjanes, Vol. 1 by N.D. Stevenson
Graphic Novels that Need to be Loved More
130 books — 19 voters

The Parables of Peanuts by Robert L. ShortAnd the Beagles and the Bunnies Shall Lie Down Together by Charles M. SchulzThe Gospel According to Peanuts by Robert L. ShortHoly Superheroes by Greg GarrettGraven Images by A. David Lewis
Religion and Comics
108 books — 15 voters
The Sandman, Vol. 1 by Neil GaimanThe Sandman by Neil GaimanThe Sandman, Vol. 4 by Neil GaimanThe Sandman, Vol. 9 by Neil GaimanThe Sandman by Neil Gaiman
Best Sandman or Sandman-related Work
84 books — 15 voters

The Hunger Games by Suzanne CollinsFangirl by Rainbow RowellMockingjay by Suzanne CollinsCatching Fire by Suzanne CollinsHarry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling
Books I Want to See Adapted Into Manga/Graphic Novels
35 books — 14 voters
Sapiens by David VandermeulenSapiens by David VandermeulenAmazons, Abolitionists, and Activists by Mikki KendallComic Book History of Comics by Fred Van LenteHistory Comics by Kate Hannigan
Graphic History
132 books — 13 voters

The Complete Maus by Art SpiegelmanThe Complete Persepolis by Marjane SatrapiThe Cartoon History of the Universe I, Vol. 1-7 by Larry GonickQuiet Girl in a Noisy World by Debbie TungFun Home by Alison Bechdel
Graphic Non Fiction Books
142 books — 11 voters
The Arab of the Future by Riad SattoufMaus I by Art SpiegelmanThe Complete Persepolis by Marjane SatrapiThe Arrival by Shaun TanL'Arabe du futur by Riad Sattouf
Angoulême International Comics Festival Prize For Best Album (Fauve d'Or)
67 books — 10 voters

Liar Game, Volume 1 by Shinobu KaitaniA Silent Voice, Vol. 1 by Yoshitoki OimaNowhere Boulevard by Katherine BlackSpeak by Laurie Halse AndersonPandora Hearts 1巻 by Jun Mochizuki
Psychological Graphic Novels
36 books — 10 voters
Saga, Volume 1 by Brian K. VaughanY by Brian K. VaughanBitch Planet, Vol. 1 by Kelly Sue DeConnickThe Heart of Touqar - THT - Epic - Vol 1 by Dr.Eng.Sara AhmadAlex + Ada, Vol. 1 by Jonathan Luna
The Best Science Fiction Artists in Comics
185 books — 10 voters

Goong by So-hee Parkはぴまり~Happy Marriage!?~ 1 by Maki EnjōjiA Bride's Story, Vol. 1 by Kaoru MoriDawn of the Arcana, Vol. 1 by Rei TōmaBride of the Water God, Volume 1 by Mi-Kyung Yun
Comics About Arranged Marriages/Engagements And Marriages Of Convenience
19 books — 9 voters
The Complete Maus by Art SpiegelmanThe Complete Persepolis by Marjane SatrapiWatchmen by Alan MooreV for Vendetta by Alan MooreOver Easy by Mimi Pond
Mature Graphic Novels
102 books — 9 voters

Cook Korean! by Robin HaLet's Make Ramen! by Hugh AmanoLet's Make Dumplings! by Hugh AmanoThe Manga Cookbook Vol. 3 by The Manga University Culina...Maker Comics by Falynn Koch
Comic Book Cookbooks
28 books — 8 voters
Bram Stoker's Dracula by Fernando FernándezStoker's Dracula by Roy ThomasBram Stoker's Dracula Starring Bela Lugosi by Robert Place NaptonBram Stoker's Dracula by Roy ThomasDracula by Jon J. Muth
Best Dracula Graphic Novels
11 books — 7 voters

One Hundred Demons by Lynda BarryMirror by Jeannie Bakerプラスチックガール [Purasuchikku gāru] by Usamaru FuruyaLes yeux du seigneur by aurélie william levauxPrairie Days by Patricia MacLachlan
Books, Picture Books And Graphic Novels With Collage Visuals
41 books — 4 voters
Heartstopper by Alice OsemanHyperbole and a Half by Allie BroshPersepolis by Marjane SatrapiFun Home by Alison BechdelNimona by N.D. Stevenson
Comics & Graphic Novels by Women with over 100,000 ratings
18 books — 3 voters

Hard Boiled by Frank MillerThe Big Guy and Rusty the Boy Robot by Frank MillerMesmo Delivery by Rafael GrampáTorpedo Volume One by Enrique Sánchez Abulí100 Bullets by Brian Azzarello
The Pinnacle of Comic Art Craftsmanship - Pt.01
116 books — 2 voters
Black Hole by Charles BurnsHellboy, Vol. 1 by Mike MignolaHellboy by Mike MignolaMike Mignola's The Amazing Screw-On Head & Other Curious Obje... by Mike MignolaMike Mignola's Hellboy Artist's Edition by Mike Mignola
Comicscuro: Translating the High-Art, High-Contrast Chiaroscuro Style into the Language of Comic-Art
89 books — 2 voters

Saga, Compendium One by Brian K. VaughanLone Wolf and Cub, Vol. 1 by Kazuo KoikeAmerican Born Chinese by Gene Luen YangBoxers & Saints by Gene Luen YangUnderstanding Comics by Scott McCloud
The Better Of...Sequential Art!
8 books — 2 voters
Death on the Nile by François RivièreHercule Poirot. Le Crime du golf by Frédéric BrrémaudDrame en Trois Actes by Frédéric BrrémaudA l'hôtel Bertram by Dominique ZieglerMister Brown by François Rivière
Graphics Mysteries
52 books — 2 voters

The Many Deaths of Laila Starr by Ram VBRZRKR, Volume 1 by Keanu ReevesGrafity's Wall by Ram VAsterios Polyp by David MazzucchelliGenu by Tommaso Todesca
Best hidden gems independent graphic novels
8 books — 2 voters
House of Slaughter, Vol. 1 by James Tynion IVSomething is Killing the Children, Book One by James Tynion IVMidnight, Mass by John RozumHellblazer by Jamie DelanoHellboy by Mike Mignola
Monster Hunters, Vampire Killers and Dragon Slayers In Comics Part I
100 books — 2 voters

PTSD by Guillaume SingelinIn. by Will McPhailRave by Jessica CampbellMen I Trust by Tommi ParrishDesperate Pleasures by M.S. Harkness
Graphic Novels for Deliberate Devastating
6 books — 1 voter
Crazy Quilt by Frank KingWalt Before Skeezix by Frank KingGasoline Alley by Frank KingSundays with Walt and Skeezix by Frank KingGasoline Alley by Frank King
Gasoline Alley: A great American comic strip
25 books — 1 voter

Little Nemo in Slumberland by Winsor McCayLittle Nemo in Slumberland by Winsor McCayWinsor McKay by John CanemakerWide Awake in Slumberland by Katherine RoederDinomania by Ulrich Merkl
Little Nemo in Slumberland, by Winsor McCay: great American comic art
22 books — 1 voter
Killadelphia, Vol. 1 by Rodney BarnesNita Hawes' Nightmare Blog, vol. 2 by Rodney BarnesKolchak Night Stalker by Stuart M. KaminskyThe Dylan Dog Case Files by Tiziano SclaviDampyr #1 by Mauro Boselli
Monster Hunters, Vampire Killers and Dragon Slayers In Comics Part II
100 books — 1 voter

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