Graphic Novels reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 321 Reddit reviews across 13 subreddits and 58 posts to rank the best Graphic Novels brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/graphicnovels, r/suggestmeabook, r/booksuggestions, r/comicbooks, r/Indianbooks. Top-rated brands include Image Comics (4.6/5), Jeff Smith (4.9/5), Bone (5.0/5).
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Reviews321
Subreddits13
Posts58
Brands81
Products62
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#1
Image Comics
4.6
(25)
"Saga by Brian Vaughan and illustrated by Fiona Staples. Incredible scifi/fantasy setting focusing on one couple who got together despite milenia old hatreds and are trying to raise their daughter in the midst of a galactic war and assasins."
"Saga, by Brian K. Vaughn. Brilliant story, gorgeous art."
"Paper Girls!! Kinda absurd but awesome time travelling adventure."
"Monstress"
"The Walking Dead (This one isn't *that* scary but it's such a good read."
"Ice Cream Man; The Walking Dead (This one isn't *that* scary but it's such a good read."
"Saga (one of my favorites)"
"I read The Walking Dead and it was amazing, start to finish."
"Monstress is exquisite"
"Saga"
#2
Jeff Smith
4.9
(17)
"Seconding Bone."
"Bone by Jeff Smith"
"Bone by Jeff Smith"
"*Bone* by Jeff Smith"
"BONE by Jeff Smith! Perfect age for it, too."
"*Bone* by Jeff Smith *Amulet* by Kazu Kibuishi."
"*Bone* by Jeff Smith."
"-Bone"
"I would recommend Bone, kid friendly, very compelling story."
"Kid Friendly: Bone - Jeff Smith."
#3
Bone
5.0
(14)
"BONE by Jeff Smith"
"Bone for all ages"
"Many others have said it, but "Bone" is the best possible answer to this question."
"Bone is also wondrous."
"Many others have said it, but "Bone" is the best possible answer to this question."
"Bone or Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are my go-to for my younger family members."
"Bone"
"Bone, asterix, tintin."
"Bone is amazing."
"Bone is full of dragons and has a strong female character."
#4
Alan Moore
4.9
(12)
"From Hell. Alan Moore writes, Eddie Campbell illustrates."
"Has he read Watchmen yet?"
"Watchmen."
"V for Vendetta."
"From Hell - Alan Moore"
"*V for Vendetta* by Alan Moore."
"Watchmen, Dark Knight Returns, Complete Eightball."
"Alan Moore’s From Hell"
"DC: watchmen - Alan Moore."
"Off the top of my head I’ll give you: Watchmen."
#5
Watchmen
5.0
(7)
"-Watchmen"
"Watchmen"
"Watchmen"
"Watchmen"
"Watchmen"
"Watchmen"
"Some basics could be Watchmen, All Star Superman, Black Hole, How To Read Nancy, and Ghost World"
#6
Kazu Kibuishi
4.9
(7)
"*Amulet* by Kazu Kibuishi"
"Amulet series by Kazu Kibuishi."
"Amulet by Kazu Kibuishi."
"I remember i LOVED the “amulet” series in 5th grade."
"The Amulet books by Kazu Kibuishi?"
"My daughter is a huge fan of the *Amulet* series but I can't say for sure if it's the right mix of text and images."
#7
Raina Telgemeier
4.9
(7)
"Anything written by Raina Telgemeier would probably fit the bill as well."
"All of Raina Telgemerier’s books"
"My daughter really loved her books Smile and Drama."
"Anything by Raina Telgemeier."
"I loved “Smile” by Raina Telgemeier as a kid!!"
"My daughters loved all of the books by Raina Telgemeier."
"Heart stopper and maybe Raina Telemeiger."
#8
ND Stevenson
4.7
(7)
"NIMONA!! My favourite graphic novel of all time, by ND Stevenson."
"Nimona"
"Nimona by ND Stevenson"
"Nimona by ND Stevenson"
"Nimona by N.D. Stevenson"
"Nimona by ND Stevenson (YA ish)."
"Nimona. It's a YA I think. One of the characters is shapeshifting in a lot of animals, art isn't too detailed and is quite unique"
#9
Brian K. Vaughan
4.7
(7)
"For dystopian, perhaps Y: The Last Man."
"I'll also second Y: The Last Man for those TLOU vibes."
"He'd probably like Y: The Last Man as well, kind of similar to TLOU."
"It's about 4 twelve year old girls who get caught up in this huge time-travel war."
"Y: The Last Man by Brian Vaughan."
"Paper Girls by Brian K. Vaughn (this is fits subject matter but not as much art wise. YA)."
"Papergirls."
#10
Neil Gaiman
4.7
(7)
"The Sandman series."
"* The Sandman by Neil Gaiman is my all time favourite comic series."
"The Sandman series."
"The graveyard book by Neil gaiman."
"It's a series, but you don't have to read them in order."
"Have heard great things about Sandman but haven't given it a shot yet."
#11
Marjane Satrapi
4.8
(6)
"Persepolis is always a good choice."
"Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi"
"This isn’t that girlie but is still excellent, Persepolis."
"Maus, Persepolis, Charlie’s War, Preacher"
"Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi."
"A wondrous work of art, but it's not elementary appropriate."
#12
Lumberjanes
4.8
(6)
"My kids always loved the Lumberjanes series."
"Lumberjanes"
"Lumberjanes! Magical kittens!"
"Another vote for Lumberjanes."
"I absolutely love it. Very positive about the power of friendship and girls being strong, brave and adventurous."
"Lumberjanes"
#13
Charles Burns
4.7
(6)
"Black Hole- Charles Burns"
"Jimmy Corrigan:the Smartest Kid on Earth
Black Hole..."
"Indie: Black Hole - Charles Burns."
"Black hole"
"Black Hole by Charles Burns"
"He might like *Black Hole* by Charles Burns."
#14
Marvel
4.7
(6)
"Darth Vader by Charles Soule is a great run and in depth look into the mind of Darth Vader."
"The new ultimate spiderman is very good."
"The new ultimate spider man vol 1, should be less than $20 great read"
"Ms. Marvel: No Normal - It is perfect for grade 10 in so many ways."
"Soules 2017 Vader run is exactly what you’re looking for."
"Ms. Marvel: No Normal and Nimona are what I use."
#15
Tea Dragon Society
4.2
(6)
"Tea Dragon Society is very cute."
"The Tea Dragon Society will probably be liked pretty well."
"Tea Dragon Society and its sequels."
"Tea Dragon Society"
"Tea Dragon Society! Graphic adaptations of Wings of Fire."
"I have heard good things about The Tea Dragon Society."
#16
Wings of Fire
4.2
(6)
"Wings of Fire graphic novels"
"*Wings of Fire* has adapted their books into GN."
"Wings of fire is a kids graphic novel about dragons."
"The Wings of Fire novels have graphic novel adaptations."
"Wings of Fire Graphic Novel adaptations, Katie the Catsitter, Warriors Graphic Novel Adaptations."
"Wings of fire by Tui T Sutherland, it’s a novel series but there are graphic novel adaptations."
#17
Vertigo
5.0
(5)
"It’s definitely up there for sure, highly recommend watchmen’s."
"Yes, along with Watchmen and From Hell."
"Absolutely love this book. Personally think it's Alan Moore best work."
"Then you surely need to read: The Preacher, Sandman, The boys."
"Has anyone mentioned Preacher? It's pretty good and the TV show they made from it was really great!"
#18
Tim Probert
4.8
(5)
"Similar to Bone and Amulet"
"Beautiful book in story and design."
"Lightfall by Tim Probert."
"Lightfall by Tim Probert."
"Lightfall by Tim Probert."
#19
Pantheon Books
4.8
(5)
"Persepolis"
"Maus. Always Maus. Grade 8s can handle Maus."
"Persepolis is on the NYT 100 best books of the century."
"Maus."
"Persopolis. But it has a very specific subject matter."
#20
Elfquest
4.6
(5)
"An oldie but goodie: Elfquest by Wendy and Richard Pini."
"Elfquest"
"Here's my suggestion: Elfquest. I read volume 1 last year and it was one of the best fantasy books I've read."
"Elf Quest is harmless enough."
"Elfquest is an indie that doesn't get near the love it deserves."
#21
Blacksad
5.0
(4)
"Blacksad"
"Blacksad, Chew, Gideon Falls"
"Blacksad
Ghosted
X-Factor (Peter David' first arc), Multiple Man is operating X-Factor as a detective agency"
"Try 'blacksad', 'Grandville', 'sleepless', 'top ten'"
#22
Mike Mignola
5.0
(4)
"Seconding Hellboy."
"Hellboy"
"Hellboy"
"Hellboy and all the Mignolaverse"
#23
Juan Díaz Canales and Juanjo Guarnido
5.0
(4)
"Seconding Blacksad."
"Blacksad is the greatest anthropomorphic comic ever. Blacksad is a panther private detective and has some top notch storytelling tackling real issues like racism and class warfare through a different lens."
"Came here to say BlackSad as well sooo good"
"Anthropomorphic: Blacksad, Mouse Guard."
#24
Rick Remender
5.0
(4)
"You’d probably enjoy Rick Remender’s uncanny x-force series"
"Moebius - The Incal
Mignola - Hellboy
Hickman - East of West
Remender - Seven to Eternity
Graham - King City"
"* Uncanny X-Force - Rick Remender."
"Really? I'm the first person to suggest Seven To Eternity by Rick Remender and Jerome Opena?"
#25
Scott Chantler
5.0
(4)
"The Three Thieves by Scott Chantler."
"**The Three Thieves by Scott Chantler**."
"The Sand Warrior: 5 Worlds."
"I recently read Squire & Knight by Scott Chantler and enjoyed it a lot."
#26
Maus
4.8
(4)
"-Maus"
"Maus"
"Maus"
"Try ‘Maus’ it’s heavy but it will instill compassion and empathy in her as well as educate on a still imperfect world"
#27
Hilda
4.8
(4)
"Oh, also **Hilda** is based on a graphic novel series!"
"Hilda all day every day."
"Hilda, by Luke Pearson."
"Over the years has liked Hilda, City of Dragons, Aster and the Accidental (and the sequel) Snapdragon."
#28
Ursula Vernon
4.8
(4)
"Digger by Ursula Vernon."
"Digger is excellent."
"Digger by Ursula Vernon "
"Check out [Digger] by Ursula Vernon--free online at the link."
#29
Ben Hatke
5.0
(3)
"Zita The Spacegirl by Ben Hatke is also cool."
"Zita the Spacegirl by Ben Hatke."
"*Zita the Spacegirl* series by Ben Hatke? It’s fantasy/sci-fi."
#30
Hooky
5.0
(3)
"Hooky is really good, it's adorable!"
"Hooky"
"My daughter liked the “hooky” series"
#31
Sin City
5.0
(3)
"Sin City"
"Frank Miller’s Sin City"
"Sin City"
#32
Stan Sakai
5.0
(3)
"Seconding Usagi Yojimbo."
"Usagi Yojimbo by Stan Sakai (anthropomorphized animals)."
"Flat out amazing."
#33
Black Hole
5.0
(3)
"Some basics could be Watchmen, All Star Superman, Black Hole, How To Read Nancy, and Ghost World"
"Black Hole by Charles Burns is the one."
"My first thought is Black Hole by Charles Burns."
#34
Jen Wang
5.0
(3)
"I always recommend **Stargazing** by Jen Wang for this age group, esp for girls."
"It’s about two Asian-American girls who are classmates."
"5. Stargazing - others by Jen Wang too"
#35
Faith Erin Hicks
5.0
(3)
"Not fantasy, but well done realistic graphic novel about a group of friends."
"The Nameless City by Faith Erin Hicks"
"The Nameless City by Faith Erin Hicks."
#36
Calvin and Hobbes
5.0
(3)
"Calvin and Hobbs. This is a classic and it’s hard not to recommend it to everybody for any reason."
"Get him some Calvin and Hobbes books."
"Calvin and Hobbes is timeless, in my opinion."
#37
Kat Leyh
4.7
(3)
"It's about a girl learning to do magic."
"Snapdragon by Kat Leyh"
"*Snapdragon* *Beetle and the Hollowbones* *The Lumberjanes*."
#38
Shannon Hale
4.7
(3)
"The Real Friends series by Shannon Hale is excellent!"
"[The Real Friends] series by Shannon Hale."
#39
Dog Man
4.7
(3)
"Dog Man is great."
"Dog Man and Cat Kid!"
"Dog Man for the particularly young lads"
#40
Junji Ito
4.7
(3)
"Junji Ito is amazing"
"Anything by Junji Ito! Although Uzumaki might be my fav."
"Some junji ito would be good vibes for a tattoo shop I feel like."
#41
Chronicles of Claudette
4.7
(3)
"Giants Beware! is a lot of fun and perfect for an 8yo."
"Chronicles of Claudette are excellent Graphic Novels for kids."
"Chronicles of Claudette, beginning with Giants Beware."
#42
Nimona
4.7
(3)
"Another vote for Nimona!"
"Dragon hoops, Nimona?"
"Nimona is probably a great choice."
#43
Tillie Walden
4.7
(3)
"Definitely check out On a Sunbeam. Tillie Walden's art is fairly light on detail but boy is it goegeous"
"Tillie Walden's On a Sunbeam for sure."
"On a sunbeam by Tillie Walden (YA)."
#44
Bill Willingham
4.3
(3)
"Fables by Bill Willingham and others"
"Bill Willingham's 'Fables' has Cinderella in a few solo adventures as a spy."
"Fables by Bill Willingham is good."
#45
Amulet
4.3
(3)
"Amulet is an outstanding series."
"Amulet for the older kids"
"Amulet is good too, but it's ending is finished."
#46
Warren Ellis
5.0
(2)
"Cyberpunk: Transmetropolitan, W0rldtr33, WE3."
"Transmetropolitan"
#47
George Takei
5.0
(2)
"The Called Us Enemy by George Takei"
"They Called Us Enemy by George Takei."
#48
James Tynion IV
5.0
(2)
"If they're into grittier/horror type things: Something is Killing the Children is probably my favorite comic going right now."
"Something is killing the children"
#49
Jonathan Hickman
5.0
(2)
"Moebius - The Incal
Mignola - Hellboy
Hickman - East of West
Remender - Seven to Eternity
Graham - King City"
"* East of West by Jonathan Hickman."
#50
K. O’Neill
5.0
(2)
"6. Tea Dragon Society - complete at the books but also anyt"
"Tea Dragon Society by K. O’Neill"
#51
Superman
5.0
(2)
"Would be perfect."
"Is a great comic specifically for young readers."
#52
Noelle Stevenson
5.0
(2)
"Nimona."
"Nimona by Noelle Stevenson."
#53
Dungeon Critters
5.0
(2)
"Dungeon Critters by Riess and Goetter."
"Dungeon Critters"
#54
Jonna and the Unpossible Monsters
5.0
(2)
"Jonna and the unpossible monsters is something I would recommend."
"Bone
You Wish
Jonna and the Unpossible Monsters"
#55
Nothing Special
5.0
(2)
"The [Nothing Special] books by Katie Cook."
"Nothing Special"
#56
Evan Dorkin
5.0
(2)
"Seconding Beasts of Burden."
"Beasts of burden."
#57
The Dark Knight Returns
5.0
(2)
"The Dark Knight Returns"
"The Dark Knight Returns"
#58
Locke & Key
5.0
(2)
"- Locke & Key"
"Locke & Key"
#59
Seven to Eternity
5.0
(2)
"I will also mention Seven To Eternity."
"Seven to Eternity was one of my personal favorites. It is definitely a different experience than most fantasy reads."
#60
DC Comics
5.0
(2)
"Batman Year One"
"Batman: Year One"
#61
They Called Us Enemy
5.0
(2)
"They Called Us Enemy by George Takei"
"They Called Us Enemy by George Takei"
#62
Robert Kirkman
5.0
(2)
"The walking dead
The twilight graphic novel
You’re going to die
Twisted dark"
"Blackwork: Walking Dead, Empowered, Sin City."
#63
Tui T. Sutherland
5.0
(2)
"Tui T. Sutherland's *Wings of Fire* series about young dragons."
"My 10 year old Wings of Fire fan loves Warriors, Percy Jackson, and Heroes of Olympus."
#64
Moebius
5.0
(2)
"Moebius - The Incal
Mignola - Hellboy..."
"Maybe *The Incal*, or other works from the Moebius library."
#65
James Kochalka
5.0
(2)
"Johnny Boo by James Kochalka"
"Johnny Boo series by James Kochalka."
#66
Persepolis
5.0
(2)
"Persepolis is one of the best graphic novel series in French language."
"Persepolis"
#67
Jeff Lemire
5.0
(2)
"Gideon Falls by Jeff Lemire"
"Gideon Falls by Lemire would likely qualify as mistery one. I found it via this subreddit and thought it is great, also the art is amazing."
#68
Molly Ostertag
4.5
(2)
"This one might be too blatantly queer for him to start off with."
#69
X-Men
4.5
(2)
"X-Men. He’ll be all set."
"Cool powers! Hot women! Guns! Adventure!"
#70
Scurry
4.5
(2)
"*Scurry* by Mac Smith"
"There’s a webcomic that recently had a physical release called Scurry."
#71
Transmetropolitan
4.5
(2)
"Transmetropolitan"
"Transmetropolitan"
#72
Heartstopper
4.5
(2)
"The Heartstopper series is great and really popular"
"Probably a bit mature, but has she read the heartstopper series?"
#73
Katie the Catsitter
4.5
(2)
"Katie the Catsitter series by Venable & Yue."
"Katie the Catsitter series. A lot of fun, a lot of cats."
#74
Dark Horse
4.5
(2)
"I find Lucky Devil (from Dark Horse) a good spooky graphic novel."
"It’s basically about an average loser getting possessed by a demon and when an exorcism goes wrong, the guy ends up getting the demon’s powers."
#75
Hilo
4.5
(2)
"Very positive messaging, fights evil robots hilarious"
"Hilo
Barb the Barbarian
Wings of Fire
Amulet
Dog Man
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Bone"
#76
Unbeatable Squirrel Girl
4.5
(2)
"Unbeatable Squirrel Girl"
"Unbeatable Squirrel Girl is a lot of fun."
#77
Astérix
4.5
(2)
"Astérix?"
"Astérix ?"
#78
Goldie Vance
4.0
(2)
"Goldie Vance is fun - plucky girl detective in the 60s."
#79
Avatar the Last Airbender
4.0
(2)
"The Avatar the Last Airbender comics are also great, but I'd question if they make any sense without watching the show first."
"The Avatar the Last Airbender comics are also great, but I'd question if they make any sense without watching the show first."
#80
Mass Effect
4.0
(2)
"Mass effect has some good ones. Witcher as well."
"Mass Effect had some graphic novels."
#81
Wynd
4.0
(2)
"Wynd fits the YA request and is great but unfinished as of yet."
"Wynd"
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