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Read Harder 2023: Read a Graphic Novel/Comic/Manga

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Are you participating in Book Riot's Read Harder challenge this year? Here are some recommendations for task #8: Read a graphic novel/comic/manga if you haven’t before; or read one that is a different genre than you normally read. Remember, some books have many formats including eBook. This was a hard list to make because there are so many genres of graphic novels/manga as well as so many great ones. One list can't contain them all! Consider this a sampler - something to whet your appetite. There are many genres listed below with a representative title. Hopefully you'll find something you like. Happy reading!

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21 items

21 items

Watchmen

Watchmen

by Moore, Alan

Graphic Novel - 1987

Alternative Superhero - Ok, so I made this genre up but this is a classic that influenced comics for years to come. If you haven't read it yet, you gotta read it! Alternative Superhero - Ok, so I made this genre up but this is a classic that influenced comics for years to come. If you haven't read it yet, you gotta read it! Show less

Alternative Superhero - Ok, so I made this genre up but this is a classic that influenced comics for years to come. If you haven't read it yet, you gotta read it! Alternative Superhero - Ok, so I made this genre up but this is a classic that influenced comics for years to come. If you haven't read it yet, you gotta read it! Show less

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Walt Disney's Uncle Scrooge "Island in the Sky": The Complete Carl Barks Disney Library Vol. 24

Walt Disney's Uncle Scrooge "Island in the Sky": The Complete Carl Barks Disney Library Vol. 24

by Barks, Carl

Downloadable Graphic Novel - 2021

Classic - This is a comic from 'ye olden days' that's still so fun and Carl Barks' art is fantastic. Classic - This is a comic from 'ye olden days' that's still so fun and Carl Barks' art is fantastic. Show less

Classic - This is a comic from 'ye olden days' that's still so fun and Carl Barks' art is fantastic. Classic - This is a comic from 'ye olden days' that's still so fun and Carl Barks' art is fantastic. Show less

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Akira

Akira

1

by Otomo, Katsuhiro

Graphic Novel - 2009

Cyberpunk - Another classic! The anime adaptation of this manga was one of the first anime to break through the US market. Otomo's art and story had such a profound impact on the manga industry that its effects are still felt today. Cyberpunk - Another classic! The anime adaptation of this manga was one of the first anime to break through the US market. Otomo's art and story had such a profound impact on the manga industry that its effects are still felt today. Show less

Cyberpunk - Another classic! The anime adaptation of this manga was one of the first anime to break through the US market. Otomo's art and story had such a profound impact on the manga industry that its effects are still felt today. Cyberpunk - Another classic! The anime adaptation of this manga was one of the first anime to break through the US market. Otomo's art and story had such a profound impact on the manga industry that its effects are still felt today. Show less

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I Hate Fairyland

I Hate Fairyland

Vol. 1, Madly Ever After

by Young, Skottie

Graphic Novel - 2016

Comedy - Not for the squeamish! A girl gets trapped in Fairyland and can't escape. She's been there 30+ years, hasn't physically aged, but has gone insane. For lovers of dark humor! Comedy - Not for the squeamish! A girl gets trapped in Fairyland and can't escape. She's been there 30+ years, hasn't physically aged, but has gone insane. For lovers of dark humor! Show less

Comedy - Not for the squeamish! A girl gets trapped in Fairyland and can't escape. She's been there 30+ years, hasn't physically aged, but has gone insane. For lovers of dark humor! Comedy - Not for the squeamish! A girl gets trapped in Fairyland and can't escape. She's been there 30+ years, hasn't physically aged, but has gone insane. For lovers of dark humor! Show less

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Wash Day Diaries

Wash Day Diaries

by Rowser, Jamila

Graphic Novel - 2022

Life-Affirming/Body-Positive - A heartwarming story of friendship, feminism, and reconciliation. Life-Affirming/Body-Positive - A heartwarming story of friendship, feminism, and reconciliation. Show less

Life-Affirming/Body-Positive - A heartwarming story of friendship, feminism, and reconciliation. Life-Affirming/Body-Positive - A heartwarming story of friendship, feminism, and reconciliation. Show less

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Kindred

Kindred

A Graphic Novel Adaptation

by Butler, Octavia E.

Graphic Novel - 2017

Graphic Novel Adaptation - If you're new to comics, why not read an adaptation of a literature classic? Graphic Novel Adaptation - If you're new to comics, why not read an adaptation of a literature classic? Show less

Graphic Novel Adaptation - If you're new to comics, why not read an adaptation of a literature classic? Graphic Novel Adaptation - If you're new to comics, why not read an adaptation of a literature classic? Show less

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Buddha

Buddha

1, Kapilavastu

by Tezuka, Osamu

Graphic Novel - 2006

Historical Fiction - From the 'godfather of manga' Osamu Tezuka comes a manga depicting the life of Buddha. Historical Fiction - From the 'godfather of manga' Osamu Tezuka comes a manga depicting the life of Buddha. Show less

Historical Fiction - From the 'godfather of manga' Osamu Tezuka comes a manga depicting the life of Buddha. Historical Fiction - From the 'godfather of manga' Osamu Tezuka comes a manga depicting the life of Buddha. Show less

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Ghost World

Ghost World

by Clowes, Daniel

Graphic Novel - 2001

Indie - A classic among indie comics, it's a story of two teenagers grappling with life after high school Indie - A classic among indie comics, it's a story of two teenagers grappling with life after high school Show less

Indie - A classic among indie comics, it's a story of two teenagers grappling with life after high school Indie - A classic among indie comics, it's a story of two teenagers grappling with life after high school Show less

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March

March

Book 1

by Lewis, John

Graphic Novel - 2013

Graphic Memoir - This is the award-winning memoir by former Congressman John Lewis. Graphic Memoir - This is the award-winning memoir by former Congressman John Lewis. Show less

Graphic Memoir - This is the award-winning memoir by former Congressman John Lewis. Graphic Memoir - This is the award-winning memoir by former Congressman John Lewis. Show less

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Exit Stage Left

Exit Stage Left

The Snagglepuss Chronicles

by Russell, Mark

Graphic Novel - 2018

Reimagining A Classic - Who would have thought that a serious comic about the Hanna-Barbara character Snagglepuss would be good? But it is! This is one of my favorites. Reimagining A Classic - Who would have thought that a serious comic about the Hanna-Barbara character Snagglepuss would be good? But it is! This is one of my favorites. Show less

Reimagining A Classic - Who would have thought that a serious comic about the Hanna-Barbara character Snagglepuss would be good? But it is! This is one of my favorites. Reimagining A Classic - Who would have thought that a serious comic about the Hanna-Barbara character Snagglepuss would be good? But it is! This is one of my favorites. Show less

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Ultimates Vol. 1: Super-Human

Ultimates Vol. 1: Super-Human

Issues #1-6

by Millar, Mark

Downloadable Graphic Novel - 2019

Reimagining Classic Superheroes - A while back, Marvel Comics decided to reboot all of their storylines and rebranded them as "Ultimate," thus s...Show more Reimagining Classic Superheroes - A while back, Marvel Comics decided to reboot all of their storylines and rebranded them as "Ultimate," thus setting off a new timeline. This is the Avengers version in the Ultimate universe. Mark Millar gives the characters more realistic personalities with plenty of flaws. Show less

Reimagining Classic Superheroes - A while back, Marvel Comics decided to reboot all of their storylines and rebranded them as "Ultimate," thus s...Show more Reimagining Classic Superheroes - A while back, Marvel Comics decided to reboot all of their storylines and rebranded them as "Ultimate," thus setting off a new timeline. This is the Avengers version in the Ultimate universe. Mark Millar gives the characters more realistic personalities with plenty of flaws. Show less

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So I'm A Spider, So What? [manga]

So I'm A Spider, So What? [manga]

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by Baba, Okina

Graphic Novel - 2017

Isekai - Reincarnation or being spirited away are big themes in manga recently. So much so that it deserves its own genre. The name for this is "isek...Show more Isekai - Reincarnation or being spirited away are big themes in manga recently. So much so that it deserves its own genre. The name for this is "isekai" and it involves the main character dying and being reborn as an animal or monster or being transported away to a fantasy/game world. Show less

Isekai - Reincarnation or being spirited away are big themes in manga recently. So much so that it deserves its own genre. The name for this is "isek...Show more Isekai - Reincarnation or being spirited away are big themes in manga recently. So much so that it deserves its own genre. The name for this is "isekai" and it involves the main character dying and being reborn as an animal or monster or being transported away to a fantasy/game world. Show less

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Cardcaptor Sakura

Cardcaptor Sakura

Volume 1

by CLAMP (Mangaka group)

Graphic Novel - 2019

Magical Girl - Another big one for manga is the magical girl genre. The female protagonists have magical powers they use to fight the forces of evil. Magical Girl - Another big one for manga is the magical girl genre. The female protagonists have magical powers they use to fight the forces of evil. Show less

Magical Girl - Another big one for manga is the magical girl genre. The female protagonists have magical powers they use to fight the forces of evil. Magical Girl - Another big one for manga is the magical girl genre. The female protagonists have magical powers they use to fight the forces of evil. Show less

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Orange

Orange

The Complete Collection. 1 (Volumes 1-3)

by Takano, Ichigo

Graphic Novel - 2016

Romance - Orange is a high school romance about a girl that mysteriously receives letters from herself 10 years in the future! The letters instruct her on how to save her crush's life. Romance - Orange is a high school romance about a girl that mysteriously receives letters from herself 10 years in the future! The letters instruct her on how to save her crush's life. Show less

Romance - Orange is a high school romance about a girl that mysteriously receives letters from herself 10 years in the future! The letters instruct her on how to save her crush's life. Romance - Orange is a high school romance about a girl that mysteriously receives letters from herself 10 years in the future! The letters instruct her on how to save her crush's life. Show less

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Spy X Family

Spy X Family

1

by Endō, Tatsuya

Graphic Novel - 2020

Comedy/Action - A story about a spy who needs to construct a family to carry out his mission, but the wife and kid he chooses also have their own secret identities! Comedy/Action - A story about a spy who needs to construct a family to carry out his mission, but the wife and kid he chooses also have their own secret identities! Show less

Comedy/Action - A story about a spy who needs to construct a family to carry out his mission, but the wife and kid he chooses also have their own secret identities! Comedy/Action - A story about a spy who needs to construct a family to carry out his mission, but the wife and kid he chooses also have their own secret identities! Show less

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Komi Can't Communicate

Komi Can't Communicate

Volume 1

by Oda, Tomohito

Graphic Novel - 2019

Slice-of-Life - This genre is defined by it's depiction of day-to-day life and its focus on interpersonal relationships. Slice-of-Life - This genre is defined by it's depiction of day-to-day life and its focus on interpersonal relationships. Show less

Slice-of-Life - This genre is defined by it's depiction of day-to-day life and its focus on interpersonal relationships. Slice-of-Life - This genre is defined by it's depiction of day-to-day life and its focus on interpersonal relationships. Show less

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Saga

Saga

Vol. 1

by Vaughan, Brian K.

Graphic Novel - 2012

Space Opera - Two people from different, rival planets find love and make a baby…only to have to spend the rest of their lives on the run! Space Opera - Two people from different, rival planets find love and make a baby…only to have to spend the rest of their lives on the run! Show less

Space Opera - Two people from different, rival planets find love and make a baby…only to have to spend the rest of their lives on the run! Space Opera - Two people from different, rival planets find love and make a baby…only to have to spend the rest of their lives on the run! Show less

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Batman: The Killing Joke (Deluxe Edition)

Batman: The Killing Joke (Deluxe Edition)

Issue #1

by Moore, Alan

Downloadable Graphic Novel - 2019

Superhero - Of course we have to have some superhero comics on here! This one tells the origin story of Batman's arch nemesis, the Joker. Superhero - Of course we have to have some superhero comics on here! This one tells the origin story of Batman's arch nemesis, the Joker. Show less

Superhero - Of course we have to have some superhero comics on here! This one tells the origin story of Batman's arch nemesis, the Joker. Superhero - Of course we have to have some superhero comics on here! This one tells the origin story of Batman's arch nemesis, the Joker. Show less

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The Sandman

The Sandman

Volume 1, Preludes & Nocturnes

by Gaiman, Neil

Graphic Novel - 2018

Surreal Anthology - A very influential comic from Neil Gaiman. The story follows the exploits of Dream, the god of sleep. The visuals are surreal and the storytelling fluid. Surreal Anthology - A very influential comic from Neil Gaiman. The story follows the exploits of Dream, the god of sleep. The visuals are surreal and the storytelling fluid. Show less

Surreal Anthology - A very influential comic from Neil Gaiman. The story follows the exploits of Dream, the god of sleep. The visuals are surreal and the storytelling fluid. Surreal Anthology - A very influential comic from Neil Gaiman. The story follows the exploits of Dream, the god of sleep. The visuals are surreal and the storytelling fluid. Show less

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Superman

Superman

Red Son

by Millar, Mark

Graphic Novel - 2012

What-If Story - I love a good "What If" story. This one asks the question, "What if Superman's space ship landed in Soviet Russia instead of rural America? What kind of person would he grow up to be?" What-If Story - I love a good "What If" story. This one asks the question, "What if Superman's space ship landed in Soviet Russia instead of rural America? What kind of person would he grow up to be?" Show less

What-If Story - I love a good "What If" story. This one asks the question, "What if Superman's space ship landed in Soviet Russia instead of rural America? What kind of person would he grow up to be?" What-If Story - I love a good "What If" story. This one asks the question, "What if Superman's space ship landed in Soviet Russia instead of rural America? What kind of person would he grow up to be?" Show less

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Nimona

Nimona

by Stevenson, Noelle

Graphic Novel - 2015

YA Fantasy - A funny and charming fantasy where the heroes are villains and the villains are heroes YA Fantasy - A funny and charming fantasy where the heroes are villains and the villains are heroes Show less

YA Fantasy - A funny and charming fantasy where the heroes are villains and the villains are heroes YA Fantasy - A funny and charming fantasy where the heroes are villains and the villains are heroes Show less

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