What is the best Graphic Novel ever written?

[Perpetual Man]

Hmmm, most of the books mentioned above really are worthy of being included, but I thought I'd throw in another: Pride of Baghdad by Brian K Vaughan and Niko Henrichon. It's not been around as many as the others, but it is perhaps one, if not the best comic book/graphic novel I have ever read (And I have read more than my fair share) and it seems to hold true. I have seen it passed around between people who have never touched a graphic novel in their life, and they have read it cover to cover in one sitting! (Most reduced to tears by the ending - even hardened men!!!)

[Hilarious Joke]

Wow!

I would say Maus.

[Perpetual Man]

Originally Posted by Hilarious Joke

Wow!

I would say Maus.

Realising that I could not argue one way or the other, not having read Maus, I've rushed out and bought a copy...

[the smiling weirwood]

Sandman.

[Perpetual Man]

The trouble is, I think that there are so many great graphic novels out there, and they all have their merits. As just mentioned the Sandman series are stupendous; but so are The Watchmen, Preacher, Pride of Bhagdad and countless others that deserve a mention. Many of these graphic novels have won the highest awards in the comic industry and rightly deserve it. But as far as I know only one has stepped outside of the field and won a Pulitzer - and that is MAUS

I've just finished reading it, and I've been swayed. The art is very different to most comics, but it suits the story perfectly.

Best graphic novel: MAUS

If you have not read it, read it before saying no!

[Aniri]

We have a great book store here in NYC called The Strand. This year they are celebrating 80 years and Art Spiegelman designed their t-shirts--it's got a "Maus" on it...buried under books It's brilliant! (<---Did I use that term in the proper context?? LOL)

[Hilarious Joke]

Hehe, glad you liked it, Pereptual Man! It's pretty powerful.

[thiagoleal]

To me... Palestine, from Joe Sacco.