Comments on: Top 10 Graphic Novels

By: B.MATTHEWS

B.MATTHEWS — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 14:19:30 +0000

MOST OF THOSE BOOKS ARE ARE A JOKE. IF YOU WANT A VIOLENT, MANLY READ, CHECK OUT NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN, BY CORMACK MCCARTHY.

By: Liyon

Liyon — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 19:59:25 +0000

Graphic novel is just a pretentious word for a comic. It’s all sequential art.

Usually, more adult/indie fare are labeled as graphic novels. Superhero/kiddie stuff is usually just called comics.

By: Ben Bowers

Ben Bowers — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 22:37:30 +0000

Though it might not fit well as a top 10, I really enjoyed Red Son. Just the whole concept of Superman being in the hands of the USSR was a great twist on the tale.

By: Ed

Ed — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 17:21:59 +0000

WOW. How could I have forgotten about The Killing Joke.
This one creeps me out even ’til today.
I hear Heath Ledger used this novel to help him with his role in the Dark Knight.

By: Eric Yang

Eric Yang — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 17:11:56 +0000

I’m a big fan of The Principles of Uncertainty by Maira Kalman.

It’s kind of a toss-up whether it’s a true graphic novel per se, but I’ll throw in my vote for yes.

Here’s a review of it on NYTimes.

By: Ethan

Ethan — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 16:34:48 +0000

Great article, keep up the great work!

Although Hollywood made watching the movie an embarrassment, the League of Extraordinary Gentlemen is my favorite graphic novel by far.

By: Bernard

Bernard — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 02:17:07 +0000

These are all great choices.

Patrick:

You probably already know that comic books come in issues. Basically graphic novels collect all those issues in one volume so you can read the complete story without having to buy each individual issue.

By: Patrick Tuttle

Patrick Tuttle — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 14:20:54 +0000

Can someone tell me what is the difference between a comic and a graphic novel?

By: Ed

Ed — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 05:27:27 +0000

Yes. Batman is classic.
However, I can’t wait till the Watchmen Movie.

By: Lida

Lida — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 00:54:36 +0000

Batman is good…