Suggestions for graphic novels?

hotspot17 · 01-25-2008, 10:24 PM

Just recently I have been discovering this sub-culture of graphic novels. Seen likes it's really taking off these days. Looking for good suggestions of graphic novels to look for. I'm interested in anything that's not marvel or DC related. Not that they aren't good, it's just too complicated for me. I was a big fan of Lenore , the spooky dead girl and into the invader zim style cartoons. I was just recently introduced to Bones (love it, I need more). Was also told to check out Sandman, Watchman, American Elf, 100 bullets and Erfworld. Anybody else have any other good suggestions?

Lord Of Tetris · 01-25-2008, 10:46 PM

^^^I realize it can be kind of annoying when you post this in a thread and someone suggests 100 GN's for you to check out. So let's just keep this simple and say that you should go ahead and read Watchmen right now. After that, go read the first volume of The Sandman. And by this point, I guarantee you'll be a big fan of graphic novels.

Wreckgar · 01-25-2008, 10:55 PM

I'm going with Watchmen as well. Definate read. Also, I'm a huge fan of League of Extraordinary Gentlemen and Ex Machnia.

However if you enjoy what you mentioned, you might like more indy stuff like Cerebus. Also, a tie-in to lenore is Johnny the Homicidial Maniac.

Schide · 01-25-2008, 10:56 PM

My first bit of advice to check any local libraries to see if they have a graphic novel section, if they do you will be pleased.

Hoo boy, I could list a ton but I'll just list a few.

Maus is always recommended, just about anything by Alan Moore, the first few volumes of Cerebus...well, Johnny the Homicidal Maniac and Squee if you haven't read them yet. That should be good for now.

And you could always read Erfworld online for free. I know it was in this one list of the top ten graphic novels of last year but I really can't understand why. I mean, the PBF one came out this year too and that wasn't even on it.

OmegaScourge · 01-25-2008, 11:28 PM

Graphic novels....no longer a graphic novel in a sense, it got reprinted as a Manga by DC Comics (it also got reprinted as a TPB)...is Elfquest

also, my favorite title that i buy both the comic and TPB is Fables by DC Comics/Vertigo

ROCK_LEE · 01-25-2008, 11:57 PM

walking dead is my favorite. Still ongoing. Great if you like movies like dawn of the dead.

Prometheum5 · 01-26-2008, 04:05 AM

Finally got around to reading Watchmen, and it lives up to every shred of hype... best example of the medium out there...

Ministry of Space is a pretty fun short read that doesn't have much storyline by itself, but has spectacular art and effectively sets the scene for a fantastic alt. history universe...

I tend to stick to pretty traditional comic-book type GNs... I could think of a few more given some time.

Boardwise · 01-26-2008, 05:13 AM

Invincible.

Overhaulimus · 01-26-2008, 09:10 AM

I agree with ROCK LEE,Walking Dead is a good read if you like zombies.

Also like Schide said,check your local library and see if they have a GN section.Mine does and it has a ton of great GNs.They have a few Titan TF GNs but nothing new as far as TFs go.

Another pretty good one if you're into Star Wars is Star Wars Legacy.

hotspot17 · 01-26-2008, 09:17 AM

Very very cool! Thanks guys! I will have to check all of the titles mentioned. I think this will keep me busy for a while. I"m at the point where read regular books doesn't excite me anymore. Plus, since I have to read so much for school, a little break will help. Thank!