V for Vendetta by Alan Moore
Probably still my favourite Graphic novel (so much so that I ended up buying the Absolute edition) and the one which got me interested in the medium. An interesting look at a possible dystopian Britain and a conflict between Fascism and Anarchy.
The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (Volumes I&II) by Alan Moore
There are more than the two volumes to this series but there is no need to read past the first two which have a clear conclusion. The story takes placed in a shared universe with Moore using pre established fictional characters (e.g. Mina Murray (formerly Hawker) Captain Nemo, Allan Quatermain). It is set at the end of the 18th century and involves a group of extraordinary people are assembled to deal with threats to the Empire. It's far better than the dreadful movie which it inspired and is enjoyable for all the little nods and easter eggs to literature.
1602 by Neil Gaiman
Basically Gaiman has taken a selection of Marvel characters (Nick Fury, The X-Men, Fantastic Four, etc.) and set them in an Elizabethan setting. Probably not quite what you are looking for, but an enjoyable read and a good introduction to Marvel comics.
Daytripper by Fabio Moon and Gabriel Ba
A beautiful book which looks at the different moments and periods of the character's life. Sweet but also melancholic, I found each period really stayed with me (although I did read it one issue at a time as it was published, rather than in the collected volume). Might be the best fit for what you are looking for.
Fun Home by Alison Bechdel
Okay this breaks one of your rules (it is in black and white) but I still highly recommend it. Having only gotten around to it myself this year I found it a great read, easily the best graphic novel I read this year. It is a memoir of the cartoonist Alison Bechdel and has moments of humour and sadness, but always comes across as honest and engaging.
Probably still my favourite Graphic novel (so much so that I ended up buying the Absolute edition) and the one which got me interested in the medium. An interesting look at a possible dystopian Britain and a conflict between Fascism and Anarchy.
The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (Volumes I&II) by Alan Moore
There are more than the two volumes to this series but there is no need to read past the first two which have a clear conclusion. The story takes placed in a shared universe with Moore using pre established fictional characters (e.g. Mina Murray (formerly Hawker) Captain Nemo, Allan Quatermain). It is set at the end of the 18th century and involves a group of extraordinary people are assembled to deal with threats to the Empire. It's far better than the dreadful movie which it inspired and is enjoyable for all the little nods and easter eggs to literature.
1602 by Neil Gaiman
Basically Gaiman has taken a selection of Marvel characters (Nick Fury, The X-Men, Fantastic Four, etc.) and set them in an Elizabethan setting. Probably not quite what you are looking for, but an enjoyable read and a good introduction to Marvel comics.
Daytripper by Fabio Moon and Gabriel Ba
A beautiful book which looks at the different moments and periods of the character's life. Sweet but also melancholic, I found each period really stayed with me (although I did read it one issue at a time as it was published, rather than in the collected volume). Might be the best fit for what you are looking for.
Fun Home by Alison Bechdel
Okay this breaks one of your rules (it is in black and white) but I still highly recommend it. Having only gotten around to it myself this year I found it a great read, easily the best graphic novel I read this year. It is a memoir of the cartoonist Alison Bechdel and has moments of humour and sadness, but always comes across as honest and engaging.
Once known as Hochopepa
You cannot kill a vampire with an MDF stake; werewolves can't fly; zombies do not run. - Simon Pegg
You cannot kill a vampire with an MDF stake; werewolves can't fly; zombies do not run. - Simon Pegg
Graphic novel recommendations wanted
- 26/12/2011 05:24:49 PM
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I would say Y: The Last Man or Rising Stars, but looking at Amazon UK
- 26/12/2011 05:56:50 PM
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Haven't read this myself but
- 26/12/2011 07:05:33 PM
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I actually saw that in Waterstones, and thought about getting it.
- 26/12/2011 10:20:58 PM
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Blankets by Craig Thompson.
- 26/12/2011 07:30:34 PM
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Or Thompson's recently-released Habibi *NM*
- 26/12/2011 08:24:52 PM
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Re: Habibi is absolutely LOVELY. *NM*
- 29/12/2011 01:21:02 PM
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If you want a massive graphic novel to read, one that likely costs £25 or even more...
- 26/12/2011 08:27:07 PM
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My suggestions
- 29/12/2011 08:18:39 PM
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You actually mentioned two works that I forgot to put in "have already read".
- 29/12/2011 11:04:31 PM
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