Top 20 Must Read Graphic Novels

Top 20 graphic novels that every comic book fan must read!
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[@liamceveart7980]

I like that you said "if you're X-Men fans, check Teen Titans out, because they're kind of the X-Men of DC", it's such a good feeling, to find people who don't want DC an Marvel fans to fight, but trying instead, to bring them together... #stoptheMarvelDCwar

[@liamceveart7980]

+Alex you could be right

[@someindividualistdude4645]

Doom Patrol anyone?

[@phuongvu527]

Never 😂 The war is what make audiences sharpen their reviews and i like it (i'm just a bystander)

[@GenerationWhyProductions]

Pause it at 6:48 and tell me that's not him on the cover of that comic.

[@ColtonAtkins]

Generation Why Productions oh hell

[@anishbatki8756]

Really man... wow that’s messed up

[@harveyi17i16]

Generation Why Productions i shouldn't laugh but that's pretty funny

[@ricardoa5321]

Damm

[@beejj6190]

Said that to myself before checking the comments, lol.

[@jacobmungia4615]

that moment you realize there are no camera cuts in this video...

[@lukasszalbot1636]

Where is my Sandman?

[@jakerockznoodles]

I love your enthusiasm, seeing so much negativity surrounding comics, it is nice to see a video like this!

[@TheRealComicBookGamer]

Thanks man! I like to balance it out, criticize the bad but praise the good.

[@maisonheath8962]

i know Im kinda randomly asking but do anyone know of a good place to watch newly released series online?

[@ramonjaxson1373]

@Maison Heath Meh I use Flixportal. just search on google for it:P -ramon

[@maisonheath8962]

@Ramon Jaxson thanks, I signed up and it seems like they got a lot of movies there :) Appreciate it !

[@ramonjaxson1373]

@Maison Heath Happy to help :D

[@Lucasen811]

I love the reasoning of the "must-read" vs "your opinion" Thanks!

[@Aerakade]

If you haven't already you should look into Saga of the Swamp thing by Alan Moore. It's the series that made me love comics. Not only did is it a great story and art throughout but they abandoned the Comics Code Authority/fought censorship, introduced John Constantine, set the stage for Sandman, and essentially birthed Justice League Dark. Not bad for a 44 issue run!

[@gytisdramblewolfskis8521]

could you recommend me some books that have less stuff to read than majority of good comics(got books when i wanna read full pages of text...) much preferred if not romance or superhero genre also the better the art the more i luv it . thanks in advance swamp thing would be in category i hate since art sucks and it feels like superhero comic(not sure if it is) and the amount of reading is a bit too much (i speak about the old swamp thing here the new one seems better)

[@azianboy1018]

Love the list! Awesome job! But... If you haven't read Maus or Persepolis or Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, then read them immediately! Such great novels that made me realize how graphic novels can really shape your story telling! Wrote 3 papers for each of those novels for my analysis class back in high school lol

[@MPSFilmsOfficial]

*shows a DC comics vertigo book* “This is an indie book”

[@MPSFilmsOfficial]

@@thegoddamnedbatman2138 they’re not with an independent publisher though, they’re with DC, the biggest publisher out there.

[@standard03]

Can't wait to read the rest of these! I've read Civil War, Kraven's Last Hunt, Judas Contract, V for Vendetta, Watchmen, All Star Superman, The Black Mirror, The Death of Superman (obviously), Old man Logan, Superman Batman: Public Enemies, and The Killing Joke. All of them were from my library lol. Awesome list!

[@standard03]

***** Aaaaaay what's up?

[@TheRealComicBookGamer]

+Kadin Grayson Awesome! Let me know what you think when you've read the others!

[@standard03]

TheRealComicBookGamer Will do!

[@kickmeinthenutts]

Can you do your 20 favorite graphic novels ?

[@mikehailer9353]

For a younger guy, you really know your stuff. Very respectable list and you've got a genuine knack for off-the-cuff discussion & criticism. Keep up the good work.

[@oranginator]

6:25 jesus christ, you look just like the guy in the cover. (Not being mean or anything)

[@melancholiclonging8641]

Late but. My gosh he does

[@christianchappell4193]

@@melancholiclonging8641 seriously no one does that

[@tinytreater]

Really enjoyed the video thank you! recently started reading comics so it's nice to know what to read lol. Love the format of the video!

[@shut_up_meyer8990]

I kinda find it scary how much of the influence both DC and Marvel has on the comic industry over in the U.S. Many of the American comic readers (if not most) seems to be ‘exclusively’ interested in superhero-themed comics, and without really wanting to explore the many other greats works both from the USA and from other countries abroad. I’m talking about books such as Maus, Akira, Tintin, Bone, Saga, Spirou and Fantasio, Asterios Polyps, Blueberry, Fullmetal Alchemist, Valerian, Asterix, A Contract with God, A Message to Adolf, Lucky Luke, A Distant neighborhood, Persepolis, the life and times of Scrooge McDuck... and oh so many more.

[@jamesvillis7389]

I literally just discovered your channel and I am amazed at how similar our taste in comic books are! Keep up the good work, man!

[@michaelschnupp1854]

Thanks for graphic novels I was looking for some new reading materials and this video provided exactly what I was looking for...just ordered gi joe one and can't wait to read it

[@ishthefish9006]

Man I just found this channel and it's the first one man 👍

[@missiontobeaman3111]

*Great vid dude. Sure I’ve heard of some of these, but certain I haven’t heard of others. Pumped for some good recommendations.*

[@kilafice3045]

hey new viewer.. do more of these! this was an excellent review compared to so many other youtubers! you've given a few comics to look forward to!

[@thecomicbooknewb3932]

Really enjoyed this, I'm trying to put together a series on my channel for new comic book readers that don't know where or what to start reading... I love the fact you stated these aren't necessarily your faves but think they are essential to read!

[@Marvelouis93]

hey man great video defiantly going to check out a few of these books especially the superman books i was wondering if you could recommend any spider-man graphic novels :)

[@marcusblixenkrone-mller7169]

In my opinion, Born Again is the greatest comicbook of all time

[@Shazam123_]

Marcus Blixenkrone-Møller you don't read many comics do you

[@mfbread3335]

Marcus Blixenkrone-Møller I agree

[@jonbloor5064]

Really enjoyed watching this. certainly got me intrested in couple of books :)

[@TheRealComicBookGamer]

:D

[@hald9128]

awesome video bro!! keep doing these types of videos, just subbed. thanks a lot for the recommendation

[@TheRealComicBookGamer]

Glad you liked the video and thanks for the sub!

[@kevinnevada5342]

Wow. I love black mirror... My eyes literally lit up when you pulled it out. Great choice for a pick 🤘

[@turtleanton6539]

Get the absolute👍

[@nospeedboundaries]

Iron Man was clearly right. The execution of his ideology was kinda messed up though

[@dakotatrue12]

In Civil War? If so, no. Captain America was right. If Civil War 2, then yeah, he was right.

[@taylorpechter5422]

I would also highly recommend No Man's Land, the whole Knight series (Knightfall, Knightquest, KnightsEnd/Prodigal), Superman: Red Son (even though the ending in really out there), and also Kingdom Come (even though the religious overtones might be leaned on a little too hard.)

[@EdoItachiAnbu]

Loved the video, great work ;)

[@TheRealComicBookGamer]

+EdoItachiAnbu Thanks!

[@BossesMade]

Hello I Please Subscribe My Channel. for must read Sketch animated comic book. And Give One Comment On My Channel in Any Video For New comic book game interactive

[@dignoragonzalez9652]

Cool video, thanks for the info;) Even though i've known alot of these characters for a longtime, I'm new to reading the comics. So I was wondering, and I know it all depends, but, in general, How expensive is it to buy comics?

[@raahimkamaal5363]

It depends on what your buying it can be between 2 to 70 $

[@y0daf00d]

Check out comixology. It's an app that has every comic ever made. It's a pay service but there are a ton of comics that you can borrow and read for free. It's pretty awesome

[@PC-lv8dq]

I have recently baught GI Joe the Last Laugh at your advice and it blew me away. It's a great tip, bro. I grew up with the toys, the cartoon and the Marvel-comics of GI Joe in the 80s, so it's great to relive the franchise at an older age with this mature espionage thriller. I didn't like what they did with the live-action movies, but this one is brilliant. The Deluxe is also becoming out of print (i could only find it at one selling point), so i guess i was right on time. The art is little bit mediocre at times, although it still has some brilliant panels, but the story definitely makes up for that by miles and miles. I don't understand why you are the only one who has a review about this masterpiece. I have found no other reviews on the internet, on the entire GI JOE IDW-run very little as well but none of this book.

[@Mace_Window_]

Batman the dark knight returns is a really good graphic novel you should try and read :) PS I also really enjoyed up up and away too ! :D

[@Shazam123_]

Rabid Rabbit he hates DKR

[@raahimkamaal5363]

I love your profile pic friends all the way

[@dorianshaffer7120]

You’re really good at reviewing! Keep it up

[@TheRealComicBookGamer]

Thanks!

[@krisferguson7959]

You have your shit together as far as a presenter. Very good vid, thanks man

[@markogavric6967]

Great list man, thanks.

[@conservativeasmr9315]

Great video :)! Big fan of graphic novels.

[@HeavyMetalMadness94]

New subscriber here and I just wanted to say your videos are awesome and you're doing a really great job.

[@GhostofFamagusta]

nice vid mate helped me a lot cheers!

[@welikecomicbooks9758]

Thanks for posting. Looking forward to your next video.

[@NerdiestKidYouKnow]

My top vote is Black Mirror. Totally agree, even though it wasn't actually Bruce Wayne doing the fighting... AWESOME VIDEO!

[@fabroc8]

Nice list! I would add to it The Long Halloween, Dangerous Habits, Identity Crisis and Arkham Asylum to name a few :) Oh and in regards to the Watchmen movie, watch the director´s cut or the ultimate cut. It´s a more complete experience...

[@TheYoungWolfI]

X-Men fan here, and my favourites/recommendations are, New X-Men by Morrison, Astonishing X-Men by Whedon, Uncanny X-Force by Remender, X-Men First Class by Parker, and so far the latest Astonishing X-Men had a great first issue.

[@TheComicBookReport]

Great, great list! Thanks for sharing

[@johncollectsstamps]

Great video. Nice choices and well-presented.

[@busterwalsh4703]

Lots of variety here. Good list kid.

[@1randeep]

this is a good list i would also recommend batman vs spawn, predator vs aliens, death of captain america and of course max comics punisher

[@IAMWBH3]

Love your channel and your vids are awesome.

[@TheRealComicBookGamer]

Thanks!

[@drivingstudios6151]

DC: Like Marvel: Comment choose one

[@OlafLesniak]

Great stuff!

[@zonk5765]

I LOVE sweettooth it's so great. Lot of great picks nice list

[@jnd1]

The Crow... get your hands on a copy NOW. It's a classic.

[@clintbarton9068]

Yes it is.

[@fullredplatinum]

It's not a list I'd make of Graphic novels but I think these are awesome as well. I tend to enjoy darker, gritter, bloodier novels, my favourite Batman is the one from Batman Vampire... There are no comic book shops in Romania nobody grows with comics around, unless he/ she really wants to.

[@digitalsublime]

Sweet tooth really looked like this dude 😯

[@brianng3414]

Good video. I am watching this 5 years since it came out. So, wonder if you would change anything assuming you are still into comics. I don't know. There are some very good choices, but Death Of Superman is a okay book -it left a mark on comic book history. But if you ask me 20 books I can take with me on an island to read for the rest of my life or introducing comic to a non-reader, I would pick something else. Crisis On Infinite Earths was also a landmark book, and would probably be a better choice. But I wold include Marvels and Kingdom Come (Alex Ross books) to the list -great stories and beautiful art. Plantary and Strangers In Paradise onto the list. But mainly, I guess 20 is too small of a list. And there is a big difference between good story telling and landmark comics. Dark Knight Returns, story great but not art, but instructmental for people's idea of Batman and comics for the last 30 to 40 years? But fun video.

[@beckettsmelodies7861]

any list that doesnt have maus or saga is a good list by my standard.

[@gotohellaaron]

You should tell us everything you have on your wall behind you. It looks cool.

[@drsamarrahman]

Good list and video, but I honestly think you missed out on sandman & batman the dark knight returns, could have easily skipped public enemies and five ghosts

[@osiancoleman8447]

I got dark Phoenix but I don't get it so what shall I read before it?

[@mysteryent]

love this video so much

[@GarrettParrot]

Im so glad Jock is coming back for All-Star Batman

[@_thedude-man2540]

I love this vid!

[@zuhaibsiddiqui9215]

I read all of these...Im a nerd lol, great video!

[@standard03]

+JokesGaming Hey, you changed your name!

[@zuhaibsiddiqui9215]

Kadin Grayson Yeah I did, felt like it was time for a change

[@standard03]

JokesGaming It was for the better!

[@shmalfie8674]

does anyone know whether wolverine: enemy of the state is any good i have just ordered it, i also really want to read more graphic novels but in the uk i dont have much access to them, can anyone recommend some more xmen or wolverine comics for me please?

[@Noah-pg3gs]

Is it better to get graphic novels or 'normal comics' (I'm a noob don't judge) as in does it make a better storyline for the money? I've only read 5 books ever and I'm 13 lol.

[@Noah-pg3gs]

Also, where do you get comic book poster from I'm thinking of buying some.

[@verginiyaboyadzieva2977]

Hi, I think it is cheaper by getting the graphic novels. They're also more accessible if you're buying them online. Which are the 5 books you've read?

[@charlieswan1514]

thanks man!

[@my88110]

gonna read them all!

[@cookiemonster8758]

I passed up soooo many great deals for X-men Dark Phoenix saga. I don't know why but I shrug it off enough to keep it in my wishlist and not my cart.

[@generalphoenix4052]

I'm reading the fantastic 4 graphic novels for the summer and my dad and brother are forcing me to read them and I'm enjoying the graphic novels

[@erike.rodriguez1031]

dude u should cosplay like the guy on the cover of sweet tooth

[@0oidiedinatimemachineo024]

LOL! he does kinda looks like him tho !

[@ventusvanitas7544]

Question: got any Spidey comics recommendations?

[@PSJukkis]

Have You read "Batman: A serious house on serious earth"? It's one of my favorites.

[@PSJukkis]

+Thedude101 Yes. It's great

[@PSJukkis]

+Thedude101 Yep. I love the cold surrealism and the psychological overtones.

[@Palumbo06]

did you like American Alien.. thats my fave.. i just started collecting i have as far as supes goes.. American Alien, Unchained, and earth one vol 1

[@aChezPUF]

Where is Frank Miller's The Dark Knight Returns

[@decay1596]

Dr. NovaTaco that sucked

[@shaurya6601]

Dr. NovaTaco lol. the Batman v Superman and Batman Begins both took major inspiration from it.

[@verginiyaboyadzieva2977]

Doc Roid And BvS turned out great, didn't it? It was fucking amazing! ( sarcasm )

[@shaurya6601]

Verginiya Boyadzieva I loved it personally. You are entitled to your opinion and I am to mine.

[@verginiyaboyadzieva2977]

Doc Roid Of course, it's not that bad, but I don't think it's a good way of proving that TDKR is great, since it is considered a bad movie. It's pretty mediocre, but not horrible.

[@eduardogmj]

Where the heck is Maus, Persepolis and The Sandman?!!!

[@air1das]

Nice, I was looking for good Lex Luthor and Jonah Hex story

[@TheRealComicBookGamer]

Glad I could help!

[@RagnarokMic]

Izzo+ If you like Jonah Hex, the same writers who did No Way Back (Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti) had a full 70 issue run on top of that OGN. You should check them all out, go to the Jonax Hex wiki and check out the collected editions for volume 2 to get the name of them all (since they're collected by name). I'm a huge fan of westerns, and to me, it's one of the greatest western properties across all mediums.

[@air1das]

to tell you the truth I've never read any of Jonah Hex comics, and I was looking to get one, but there are so many. I just wanted some good story and this recommendation helped me choose

[@RagnarokMic]

Well, if you like it, maybe check the the others (by the same writers), this series is actually pretty great for a person who just wants to pick up a little here and there, because while there was kind of a continuity, each arc was mostly a stand alone affair, you wouldn't even necessarily have to get them in order, only a few order really comes into play, but since it kind of hop scotches around any way, out that wouldn't make too much of a difference. Just a great read if you're into it, those writers absolutely killed it every time out.

[@chikeiwobi7011]

Do you do videos for manga?

[@unxprienced9548]

finally someone feels the same way about jonah hex

[@greenhulk1982]

Batman The man who laughs, The Dark knight Returns, Wolverine Goes to Hell,Green Hulk vs Red Hulk Omnibus, Punisher Max Kitchen Irish, Conan volume 7 Omnibus, Spawn origins volume 1-13.

[@sharebear421]

Good vid but I'd like to see some non super hero comics

[@masugoupil]

i was really hoping for the Court of Owls in this list

[@gytisdramblewolfskis8521]

could you recommend me some books that have less stuff to read than majority of good comics(got books when i wanna read full pages of text...) much preferred if not romance or superhero genre also the better the art the more i luv it . thanks in advance

[@turtleanton6539]

@@gytisdramblewolfskis8521 invincible

[@ozthemk5902]

Why did you not mention 300 by frank miller

[@PunkkRatt]

The killing joke is (arguably) the best comic ever made. I have yet to read any other comic that can beat

[@alpertroncp2198]

Over-rated I think. Not bad, but not great

[@PunkkRatt]

+Alpertron CP that an opinion of course.

[@alpertroncp2198]

+matthew Sedillo of course. I have it and have read it multiple times, but I can't see what the fuss is about really. What is it that you like about it?

[@klegend0]

not even close bro , theres only 2 reason youd say this. 1. you really love the joker 2.you havent read many comics ,theres no other excuse for opinion

[@thatguy-yy8zu]

+klegend0 but it's based on opinion

[@jaimeramos1813]

Batman comic next to Nightwing on the wall?

[@loristrode9556]

I think the movie of watchmen is the has the best comic book adaption ever.

[@edierceg4867]

I was actually surprised how faithful movie was to comic book

[@raahimkamaal5363]

Dark Knight returns part 1 and 2 DC animated

[@A.D.D.O.C.D.T]

That's a mad wall !

[@mannysanchez757]

Dylan have you played deadpool game on your channel if not then do you think you can start doing gameplay on it

[@standard03]

+ultimate deadpool not on pc

[@mannysanchez757]

Kadin Grayson oh

[@lukemccoy7785]

+Kadin Grayson yes it is on steam

[@standard03]

Luke McCoy Oh yeah, forgot that it got back on steam. It wasn't on PC for a long time.

[@brodysmothers328]

Good picks

[@TheRealComicBookGamer]

+Brody Smothers Thanks!

[@turtleanton6539]

Gotta checkout that Lexluthorbook

[@douglassmith9445]

Batman Black Mirror is good but Scott Snyders new 52 run is so much better. Court of Owls and The Long Halloween are easily my favorite.

[@titusbramble7403]

Non of the Frank Miller's Batman?

[@paddypowerhughes]

Yea ikr year one is a must read

[@beverlymarsh233]

he thinks frank miller is overrated batman writer

[@beverlymarsh233]

i think hes only liked year one

[@beverlymarsh233]

i think hes only liked year one

[@ChadBenjamin]

Apart from Year One and TDKR, Miller's Batman stories have been pure garbage. All-Star Batman and Robin for example

[@fineanwilliams3731]

I don't think Watchmen drags at all. Its amazing from start to finish. And who said the movie was amazing? It sucks. Also you should read Preacher, Y: The Last Man, and Saga. Also surprised that The Dark Knight Returns wasn't on here.

[@BossesMade]

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[@Almighty_Mage]

The watchmen movie was good

[@MrNuclearturtle]

Y the last man was boring, awful main character that doesnt develop until like the last 5 issues and a plot that cuts away too often to uninteresting side characters

[@izduku117]

Are graphic novels just shortened versions of comics can someone explain what they properly are?

[@banditsofthetwistedtemple4467]

Graphic novels are huge

[@izduku117]

@@banditsofthetwistedtemple4467 I know interms of size but I meant is it just multiple comics but shortened down

[@banditsofthetwistedtemple4467]

@@izduku117 nope a graphic novel is a comic but not created with issues put together, there are no issues its just a massive comic book. If you want all the issues in one youd buy an 'all in one' or a compendium

[@abnerpalomino3149]

I want the hulk book

[@bradycarrico2319]

What about preacher though?):

[@oranginator]

That's my favorite Comic ever

[@douglassmith9445]

Best comic ever

[@nathanmulvany2334]

Video was great, a little too many spoilers though I get that you used it to explain why they are good but still a little too much information

[@laloawesomehc]

How do you not put kingdom come on the list

[@clarkkentissupermaniambatm9214]

Most people hated watchmen but some people liked it. You might like it

[@keybladewieldersofiathefir9315]

What is his favorite Superman comic?

[@harryday3258]

Maus?

[@MixMasterNutGaming]

Dark Phoenix died before Superman... just sayin