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Contemporary women graphic novels: top picks
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Best memoir PantheonPersepolis by Marjane Satrapi
A powerful autobiographical graphic novel about growing up in Iran during the Islamic Revolution, widely acclaimed for its storytelling and historical insight.
- Compelling true story
- Unique perspective
- Award-winning
- Black-and-white art may not appeal to all
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Best literary MarinerFun Home: A Family Tragicomic by Alison Bechdel
A poignant and witty memoir exploring Bechdel's relationship with her closeted gay father, celebrated for its intricate narrative and literary depth.
- Complex family dynamics
- Beautiful art
- Critical acclaim
- Heavy themes
- Dense text
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Best classic PantheonMaus by Art Spiegelman
A Pulitzer Prize-winning graphic novel depicting the Holocaust with Jews as mice and Nazis as cats, essential reading for its emotional power and historical significance.
- Pulitzer Prize winner
- Powerful allegory
- Timeless
- Disturbing content
- Nontraditional art style
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Best superhero deconstruction DC ComicsWatchmen by Alan Moore & Dave Gibbons
A groundbreaking graphic novel that deconstructs superhero tropes, with complex characters and a dense narrative that changed the medium.
- Genre-defining
- Rich themes
- Stunning art
- Complex story may confuse
- Dark tone
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Best space opera Image ComicsSaga, Vol. 1 by Brian K. Vaughan & Fiona Staples
An epic space fantasy following a family on the run, blending sci-fi and fantasy with stunning art and heartfelt storytelling.
- Beautiful visuals
- Engaging characters
- Creative world
- Explicit content
- Ongoing series
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Best wordless GRAPHIXThe Arrival by Shaun Tan
A wordless graphic novel telling the immigrant experience through evocative, surreal artwork that transcends language.
- Universal appeal
- Stunning art
- Emotionally resonant
- No text may put off some
- Short read
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Best superhero debut MarvelMs. Marvel, Vol. 1: No Normal by G. Willow Wilson & Adrian Alphona
Introduces Kamala Khan, a Pakistani-American teen who becomes a shapeshifting hero, celebrated for its fresh perspective and relatability.
- Diverse representation
- Fun writing
- Great art
- Part of larger Marvel universe
- Lightweight plot
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Best fantasy/horror Image ComicsMonstress, Vol. 1: Awakening by Marjorie Liu & Sana Takeda
A dark fantasy set in an alternate Asia, following a teen girl with a monstrous connection, praised for its lush art and feminist themes.
- Gorgeous art
- Rich worldbuilding
- Strong female lead
- Complex lore
- Violent scenes
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Best coming-of-age Drawn & QuarterlyBlankets by Craig Thompson
A thick graphic memoir about first love, faith, and family, known for its beautiful art and emotional honesty.
- Emotionally powerful
- Beautiful black-and-white art
- Relatable
- Long length
- Slow pace
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