One of the most amazing series from the man who brought us “Astroboy.” Mixing fictional characters with real life accounts of the Buddha, this saga will have you dive into a whole new view on what it means to be a human being.

Recommended by Jonny

My family loves the Peanuts, but my most favorite character in the series is Linus and his blanket. This fun colorful storybook was a welcome addition to our family library. Linus fends off his sister, Snoopy and his grandmother to save his blue blanket. What could be better? Have you even envisioned Linus’ blanket as a kite, well you’ll find that in this adorable book and be rewarded with a happy smile after reading it.

Recommended by Clark

The Joker has just been released from Arkham Asylum, and he wants his city back, no matter who stands in his way. The darkest most violent Joker story since “The Killing Joke,” I can’t recommend this book highly enough! It left me weeping in the moonlight.

Recommended by Victor

La Perdida is a perfect graphic novel. In fact, the interplay of illustrations with story arc and dialogue create such a tangible environment that I’m not sure the voice and setting would have translated as keenly if Jessica Abel had written “La Perdida” in the traditional novel format. I found Carla’s romantic (NOT “romance”, romantic) quest to “find herself” and all of the accompanying UNromantic follies and foibles to be entertaining, thought-provoking, and familiar. We all, to a lesser extent, know or have been Carla.

Recommended by Sarah

The award-winning movie was based on this graphic novel about a young girl in Iran during the Islamic Revolution. A funny and heartfelt story that follows a young Marjane from a child in Iran to a woman finding her own path in life and the war in between.

Recommended by Amber

Satrapi's edgy but sweet memoir recounts the author's coming-of-age during the Islamic Revolution. Both as a child and as a young adult, she challenges the Regime, especially after a few years in Austria leaver her frustrated, conflicted, and progressive. This look under the Veil will startle you while making you laugh.

Recommended by Regina

This wee graphic novel has captured my heart. It is a perfect combination of poetry and whimsy, quirkiness and worldliness. I hope that this review inspires you to peek inside, as Holmberg’s Eden makes my spirit smile. Favorite pages: 59, 47, 6, 62, 53, 9... etcetera, etcetera.

Recommended by Sarah

1) The drawings are clear and not to overstuffed or hectic (this is a plus!)
2) Our hero is sorta likeable but also sometimes a jerk (nothing I can relate to but fascinating – just kidding)
3) The dialogue is familiar yet fresh and rarely false
4) Romantic intrigue and disappointments are played out pretty convincingly and often with painful honesty
5) The clothing and hairstyles are right on – satisfying!

Recommended by Jeeyeon

Scott Pilgrim leads a fairly typical life as a 23 year old… until the amazing and fateful day he meets the wonderful Ramona Flowers. To win her heart and finally start dating her, Scott must battle her 7 evil ex-boyfriends!!! And you thought you had a tough time dating… Hilarious and witty!

Recommended by Rachel

In this beautifully drawn and constructed "comic," Mr. Ware tells the story of a socially-awkward reject and his journey to identify himself in the complex modern world.

Recommended by Matt