My gift guide for graphic novels will consist of titles readily available (Amazon , Chapters , local shops) , and the guide is for those whom want to get a graphic novel for somebody but clueless where to begin.. .these are great titles for noobs/anybody.
If you're shopping for somebody with more eccentric taste , message me or leave a comment and Ill try to send you more " exquisite " titles. Ill be listing the cheapest prices which are generally soft cover trades.. go hard cover if you want something a tad nicer.
NOTE I list online prices ; online prices vastly lower than in store prices
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Super Hero books. These are noob friendly , in fact thats the main target audience to my guide. The heart and soul of graphic novels.. the super hero genre.
The Dark Knight Returns by Frank Miller
Price: $14
who for ? anybody whom is a big fan of the movies/video games/toons but unfamiliar with the books. This is considered not only the best Batman book ever but possibly the best super hero story ever told. As a Batman fan I say this is a MUST READ..they will not be disappointed with this gift.
The Batman or Superman or Wonder Woman Encyclopedia
price: $22 who for?: Any Batman/Wonder Woman/Sups enthusiasts of any age but for young ones in particular. This book will provide in depth and general info one needs to consider themselves a "true" fan.
Green Lantern Secret Origins by Geoff Johns
price: $14 Green Lantern Rebirth by Geoff Johns
price: $13who for? : anybody who might be interested in the Green Lantern movie coming up. This will re-educate and re-juvenate one's passion and interest into the Green Lantern lore and possibly into comics. Both are fundamental reads.
All Star Superman vol.1 by Grant Morrison
who for? Any Superman fan , this is regarded as one of the better Sups stories told.Im not a Sups diehard but I really liked this one so if I liked it , a Superman fan will mentally masturbate to this in their sleep.
Astonighing X-Men vol.1 and vol.2 by Joss Whedon
price: $22 these are the bigger collective editions. you can buy the trades which are a tad cheaper but better value in the bigger volumes.who for? Any fan of the X-Men old or new and want a fresh new take on the world's strangest mutants. Extremely well written by Joss Whedon.Im an old school X Men diehard and this opened my mind and heart to a new XMen generation and era of stories. HIGHLY recommend.
Iron Man Extremis by Warren Ellis (Hard Cover .. cant find any soft covers)
price: $18who for: Any Iron Man fans. Im personally not a Iron Man comic fan so Im not the best person to ask BUT I know Iron Man movies and cartoons are huge so.. probably many fans whom never read any of the comics. This is one of the newer critically acclaimed books on Iron Man by a world class writer in Warren Ellis.
ALL AGES books for anybody of any age and gender.
Mouse Guard Fall 1152 (3 books in total) by David Peterson
price: $17
who for?: anybody who likes a adventurous story about mice fending off evil , predators and protecting their realm. This is just crazy good , if you liked movies like 'Secret of the NIHM' this is in your wheel house or the person your shopping for. An on going series , there's 3 books available with the new story currently starting now.
The Stuff of Legend: Book 1 The Dark by Mike Raicht , art: Charles P Wilson
the price: $11Who For? Anybody thats into Toy Story , Lord of the Rings ..type fantasy. Put those stories together and thats the giff of Stuff of Legend. This book molested me in a good way , this will absolutely knock the socks of any young creative mind looking to bust down those barriers of imagination. Charles P Wilson's pencil work alone is worth the price of admission. Its an on going series so there's MORE to come!!!
Wonderful Wizard of Oz (3 books in total) by Eric Shanover art: Scottie Young
price : $21 only available in hard cover.
who for? Fans of OZ. These are extended tales from the world of Oz. Its one of Marvel's best kept secrets caz its not a mainstream title they push but its very good. Its on going series.. 3 books available but more on the way.
TEENS ... Im more focused on the genre than say the content.
Scott Pilgrim by Bryan Lee O'Malleyprice: $56 for the set.: though on Amazon.com the books were on sale for $5 each which works out to be cheaper even with International shipping
who for?: any young adult or teen. If they loved the movie they will adore the source material.. they are both very good. Its a great introductory to what graphic novels are , and what they can be.
Black Hole by Charles Burns
price: $16 only available in hardcoverwho for? sci fi , teen drama fans.Its about a mutant STD that starts to spread amongst a community of teens in Seattle during the glorious 70s.. this STD gives its victims various deformaties. Thats not really the main plot , its still about being young and premescouis in the 70s.
Kick Ass by Mark Millar art: John Romita Jr
price: $18
who for?: If you know somebody whom loved the movie.. again , gotta read the source material otherwise they're just dumb ass posers.(warning : extreme graphic violence)
Pride of Baghdad by Bryan K Vaughan
price$ 15
who for?: Lovers of a good story. Inspired by the true events during the Gulf War when a zoo was busted down and the animals escaped including a pride of lions. This is the fictional/fantasy tale of those lions and their journey through the streets of baghdad. Bryan k Vaughn( Lost (tv show) , Y the Last Man) is one of the top writers going today and this is just an example of his genius. This is a book for anybody whom loves a good story.
Persepolis by Narjabe Satrapi
price: $20 hard cover onlywho for?:
Persepolis is the story of Satrapi''s unforgettable childhood and coming of age within a large and loving family in Tehran during the Islamic Revolution; of the contradictions between private life and public life in a country plagued by political upheaval
Archie Marries wedding album
price $20who for?: any Archie fan young or old. Archie married Veronica and its all curtailed in his lovely hardcover set. A must have for any Archie fan.
Adult .. this doesnt mean porn. Its just the content , topics are more targetted for adults.. and there might be comic sex too.
Blankets by Craig Thompson
price: $21 who for? Its a journal or memoir of types. Its a beautiful story of a man and his entire life's experiences curtailed with lovely drawn pictures and dialogue.I strongly recommend this for any fan of graphic novels.
Cages by Dave Mckeon
price$20who for?: Any comic book or graphic novel enthusiast. This book is considered one of the most imperative graphic novels of all time and its back in print. The art is fabulous , the story is complex and layered , I had to read it twice just ot get a slight grip on it. Its amazing piece of "art" overall.
Maus I & II set by Art Speigelmen
price: $23
who for? Actually its great for teens but I figure the topic of the holocaust may be a downer for a moron teen for Xmas you know what i mean? but if you want an amazing story. This is considered one of the most essential graphic novels ever published. Its the true biographical story of Art Speigelmen's fathers experiences during the halocaust .. but instead of telling the story with humans he uses mice and rats.
CRIME Detectives , cops , murder mysteries , any kind of msyteries needing to be solved...
Blacksad by Juan Diaz Canales , art: Juanjo Guarnido
price:$20 who for? : Old school crime story enthusiasts. Throw back crime style stories from the 50s except with animals. Its a anthropomorphic story starring private detective Blacksad. I love this book so much.. I will cradle this book to my heart like a school girl and rock it back and forth with animated hearts spurring from my body
Tumor by Joshua Hale Fialkov art: Noel Tuazon
price: $12 only available in hard coverwho for? Its about an old broken down private eye dying with cancer looking to break possibly his last case. Finding the missing daughter of a local mob boss , he must maintain his sanity , and rescue this girl in his last days on earth. I found myself glued to the dysfunction and tragedy of the main character and you cannot help but latch on to his band wagon and see him through this.
Chew Omnivore v.1 by John Layman , art; Rob Guillory
price:$28 ..the hard cover edition , it collects the first 2 trades. who for?:Anybody who likes a good , funny , smart comic. This is for any comic fan looking for something new to read.. hell its great for noobs too , to see how awesome comics can be. It is for teens and older.
HORROR comics and horror go together like penis and vagina. Sorry gay couples.
The Walking Dead Compendium by Robert Kirkman art. Tony Moore , Charlie Adlard
price: $39who for?: Any zombie enthusiasts esp if they never read a zombie comic before , this will awaken them to a whole new world. Its considered one of the best zombie tales ever , created and told by a passionate fan himself , Robert Kirkman. The compendium collects the first 8 volumes.
Hack Slash Omnibus vol.1(3 in total) by Tim Seeley art: various
price: $20who for? Any fan of those cheesy slasher flicks like Halloween , Friday the 13th , Hellraiser , Chucky ..etc. Hack Slash is about a goth teen girl , Cassie Hack dedicating her life to hunting down these "slashers" and fighting their evil. This is as entertaining comics will get.
Tales From The Crypt box set vol.1 (2 volumes in total)by various writers/artist
price:$22who for?: Anyone whom read the originals and lost touch , fans of the show , any fan of horror.. Tales From The Crypt is the back bone and fundamentals to horror in general.
Buffy The Vampire Slayer Omnibus V.1 by Joss Whedon
price: $17who for? I admit I havent read this but it gets crazy good reviews and fans of the franchise LOVE the graphic novels/comics.So if you know anybody whom use to be into Buffy or currently into Twatlight or just a Sara Michelle Gellar fan.. this will not disappoint. There's like 15+ volumes overall I think? I dont know but yeah , if they like volume 1 they'll soil themselves knowing there's shit loads more to come.
Science Fiction/Fantasy
Shadows of the Empire Omnibus by various writers/artists
price: $17 who for?: Any self proclaimed true Star Wars fan. Shadows of the Empire is essential reading material , either the graphic novel or the novella by Steve Perry . This is the story that takes place between Empires and Jedi .. Jedi takes place 3 years after Empires.. some serious shit goes down. As an uber Star Wars Nerdi Knight I highly recommend this title ..either the book or graphic novel.. or both if they're a true fan.
Amazing Screw On Head by Mike Mignola art Dave. Stewart
price: $15
who for? Let me describe it then you can make up your own mind: ...
Screw-On Head is an agent for President Abraham Lincoln. He is summoned by Lincoln to track down Emperor Zombie, an undead occultist and originally a groundskeeper at Hyde Park. Nuff said right?
Its pretty cool as Miley Cyrus would say.
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