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The 101 Best Graphic Novels by Stephen Weiner

bodagirl's review

3.0

Overall, a good intro to the genre, but it is more of a catalog than anything else. The short synopsis are nice, but just showing the covers of the works isn't enough to convey the aesthetics of the artwork, the main focus of this genre. The age rating is definitely a plus. A good but slightly limited reference material.

spellboundinks's review

4.0

The 101 Best Graphic Novels is an excellent source for graphic novel recommendations, especially for the beginner comic reader. Stephen Weiner considers several aspects of the graphic novel in choosing, what he considers, the top 101 comics. Aspects examined include type (graphic novel, manga, comic strip etc.), the genre, historical commentary, art style and much more. Weiner provides a nice guide to comics of note, as well as an introduction to the comic industry and its complex history. The comics are listed by order of author in a neat, precise format that is easy to read and interpret. A fine book for any comic reader or soon-to-be comic reader!