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Graphic Novels-Ten of the Best

Author: Andrew Hawnt

Thanks to the surge of interest in comics and graphic novels, because of movies like The Dark Knight, Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk and The Watchmen film adaptation next year, many people are turning to the page specified in the search for the perfect Christmas gift for 2008. Sign in graphic novels can be very discouraging, because a large number of titles available, so here's a decline of ten of the largest graphic novels of all time. These are the title that fans new and old should have in their collections. Here are some of the best examples of the genre and industry of comics as a whole. They are presented here for your delectation in no particular order.

Watchmen

Widely recognized as the most graphic novel of all time and certainly a successful comic book to hit shelves. Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons created something so monumental that it has been a bestseller for almost two decades, not to mention spawning the most anticipated film of 2009.

V FOR VENDETTA

Alan Moore and David Lloyd original graphic novel that inspired HT film. A moving and gripping masterpiece that is considered one of the landmarks of the genre.

Wonders

The beautiful work of art painted by Alex Ross is the perfect accompaniment to the Kurt Busiek script impeccable in this magnificent work. A unique and almost perfect for exploring the early Marvel universe.

Kingdom Come

Alex Ross also provided the artwork for alternate future DC incredible story. Complex and fascinating, Kingdom Come, written by Mark Waid, Ross cemented as one of the true stars of the comics medium.

CIVIL WAR

The biggest rock event in the Marvel Universe years. Hero against hero faces the debate on the superhero registration act overflowed into violence. A truly monumental thriller which saw the writer Mark Millar take the core Marvel characters to a new level of drama.

The Dark Knight RETURNS

Frank Miller changed the comics industry, and specifically the character of Batman, this seminal graphic novel. Batman has been retired for ten years, Bruce Wayne, once again assumes the mantle of the bat, to take a new kind of villains.

Maus

This is a unique memory of Art Spiegelman, presented as a graphic novel, that thirteen years. Which recounts the struggle Spiegelman's father to survive the Holocaust as a Polish Jewish said in a story marked with black and white stylized cats and mice.

PREACHER

The nine DC Vertigo series PREACHER volume is one of the contemporary comics' greatest works. Wriiten by Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon magnificent art with covers by Glen Fabry is a poignant and moving story of redemption, religion and vampire Hicks.

AND THE LAST MAN

A fascinatng of several parts after the epic misadventures of Yorick, the last man on earth, and his monkey. A moving examination of a very dark future indeed.

THE BETRAYAL BROMA

Currently the most sought-after Batman titles. This stunning shot of some of the provided materials for the mega hit movie The Dark Knight, and features a typically sparkling script by Alan Moore and elegant art of Brian Bolland 2000ad stars.

These are just some of the pioneers of trade paperback graphic novels that have captivated comic fans from around the world, and consolidated the comics industry as a force to be reckoned with. The impact of these works is enormous, and gender is seen as a niche interest to an entertainment phenomenon and literature in recent years. There are countless others to enjoy, but they are the cream of the crop and would be a good starting point for your Christmas list. Happy reading!

About the Author:

Hawnt Andrew is an expert in popular culture, movies, TV, comics and graphic novels, movies, collectibles and more. He writes for the famous Starstore blogs and the popular film collection site target = "_blank"> www.starstore.com, besides being a renowned music journalist and author of science fiction. For latest news, free newsletters, podcasts and more, visit ===> http://starstoreblog.com

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