Tag Archives: graphic novel

'Nori' by Rumi Hara is a great family read thanks to fun adventures, magical worldview, and educational backing for both children and adults.

'Umma's Table' by Yeon-Sik Hong is a powerful story about aging that maintains its cartoonish by depciting humans as cats, giving the tale deeper meaning.

'The Trial of Kitaro' by Shigeru Mizuki is a fun read suitable for kids and adults and gives a fascinating look into Japanese culture

Year of the Rabbit by Tian Veasna from Drawn+Quarterly presents an especially poignant view of the Khmer Rouge by showing it through human eyes. Rather than giving a historical synopsis on political factions, Veasna’s story is told through the people who survived the nightmare that killed nearly two million people. …

'King of King Court' by Travis Dandrois a great example of the literature that graphic novels can be.

'The Follies of Richard Wadsworth' rereads well thanks to Nick Maandag’s rich themes and skillful pacing.

French graphic novel legend David B.’s take on some of the Thousand and One Nights, 'Hasib and the Queen of the Serpents', proves a visual treat.

'Hermes' by George O'Connor is the latest addition to the Olympians series to be released and is also the funniest.

Showing the humanness as lives collide in Sweden

'The Lighthouse' by Paco Roca is a winningly straightforward graphic novel about war and redemption.