Alan Moore is considering one of the best, if not the best, writers in the comic industry. This is why. Essential reading for anyone interested in comics.

Much better (and very different) than the movie. The best portrayal of American teenage ennui I've ever seen. Considered one of Clowes' best, with good reason.

An astounding accomplishment. Words can't properly describe this book, because of its very visual nature. Some people find Ware's stories to be a little depressing, but his design work is - without question - unrivaled.

The only comic to ever win the Pulitzer, for what it's worth. Another book widely considered 'essential reading.' Very good, though perhaps a bit overrated.

This book is a little inaccessible - the more well-read you are, the more you'll enjoy it. Bechdel drops lots of literary names without sounding like a scholarly snob, which is a pretty big accomplishment when you think about it.