 | Metamorphosis (Kabuki, Book 5) (v. 5) by David Mack
Buy new: $18.24 / Used from: $9.96 The most beautiful graphic novel I've ever seen. It challenges you as a reader.
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 | The Sandman Vol. 1: Preludes and Nocturnes by Neil Gaiman
Buy new: $13.59 / Used from: $7.93 Obviously if you're at all interested in graphic novels you have to read the brilliant, groundbreaking Sandman series. Definitely start with Volume 1.
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 | Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic by Alison Bechdel
Buy new: $10.04 / Used from: $4.42 Great autobiographical story from a cartoonist who previously only did the short form "Dykes to Watch Out For."
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 | With the Light... Vol. 1: Raising an Autistic Child (v. 1) by Keiko Tobe
Buy new: $10.19 / Used from: $3.19 Beautiful story about a mother's love. Interesting insight into Japanese culture through its attitudes on children and autism.
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 | The Walking Dead, Vol. 1: Days Gone Bye (v. 1) by Robert Kirkman
Buy new: $9.99 / Used from: $4.50 Nothing brilliant, but lots of fun, quick movie-like storytelling. A must for zombie fans.
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 | V for Vendetta by Alan Moore
Buy used from: $5.87 I was extremely impressed when I first read this back in college; when I re-read it - not so much. But it's a must-read for the genre.
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 | The Complete Maus: A Survivor's Tale (No 1) by Art Spiegelman
Buy new: $23.10 / Used from: $13.44 I believe this is the first graphic novel I ever read; justifiably a classic.
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 | Good-bye, Chunky Rice by Craig Thompson
Buy new: $10.36 / Used from: $6.70 Very sweet story; nice art.
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 | The Invisibles Vol. 1: Say You Want a Revolution by Grant Morrison
Buy new: $13.59 / Used from: $7.98 The first in a series of books, this is a dark, twisted ride.
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 | Black Hole by Charles Burns
Buy new: $12.89 / Used from: $11.32 Another must-read. Charles Burns has created many imitators.
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 | Jimmy Corrigan: The Smartest Kid on Earth
Buy used from: $28.05 Wonderfully original vision. Very melancholy, non-linear storytelling. You'll either love it or not get it at all.
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