Best Graphic Novels of The Year 2023

Best Graphic Novels of The Year 2023

As we bid farewell to 2023, it’s time to embark on a journey through the “10 Best Graphic Novels of The Year.”

Do a Powerbomb by Daniel Warren Johnson

Do a Powerbomb by Daniel Warren Johnson

An exciting and emotional graphic novel “Do A Powerbomb” is about Luna Steelrose, a girl who dreams of becoming a professional wrestler like her mom, who tragically died in the ring.

Ice Cream Man, Volume 9: Heavy Narration by W. Maxwell Prince

Ice Cream Man, Volume 9: Heavy Narration by W. Maxwell Prince

The graphic novel “Ice Cream Man, Volume 9” is different from usual superhero stories. It’s a collection of dark, sad stories that may not be for everyone.

Night Fever by Ed Brubaker

Night Fever by Ed Brubaker

The novel “Night Fever” by Ed Brubaker is a dark, thrilling graphic novel about Jonathon Webb, a man bored with his life.

A Guest in the House by Emily Carroll

A Guest in the House by Emily Carroll

The horror graphic novel ”A Guest in the House” is about Abby, who marries a dentist and becomes a stepmother to his daughter, Crystal.

In Limbo by Deb JJ Lee

In Limbo by Deb JJ Lee

The novel “In Limbo” is a powerful graphic memoir by Deb JJ Lee about growing up in New Jersey as a Korean American child of immigrants.

Monica by Daniel Clowes

Monica by Daniel Clowes

A very well written graphic novel “Monica” by Daniel Clowes tells the story of Monica, a girl abandoned by her mother, Penny.

Queen in Comics! by Emmanuel Marie

Queen in Comics! by Emmanuel Marie

The graphic biography Queen in Comics! by Emmanuel Marie is a fun and informative book about the famous rock band Queen and its lead singer, Freddie Mercury.

Wonder Woman Historia: The Amazons #1 by Kelly Sue DeConnick’s

Wonder Woman Historia: The Amazons #1 by Kelly Sue DeConnick’s

The novel ”Wonder Woman Historia: The Amazons #1” by Kelly Sue DeConnick’s beautifully reimagines the Greek gods and the Amazons from DC comics, especially focusing on diversity.

Red Harvest: A Graphic Novel of the Terror Famine in Soviet Ukraine by Michael Cherkas

Red Harvest: A Graphic Novel of the Terror Famine in Soviet Ukraine by Michael Cherkas

The graphic novel ”Red Harvest” is a heart-wrenching tale centered around Kolya, a Ukrainian who survived Stalin’s brutal policies that caused mass starvation and suffering in Ukraine.

The Talk by Darrin Bell

The Talk by Darrin Bell

Darrin Bell’s graphic novel ‘The Talk’ is a powerful story about growing up Black. It cleverly uses a metaphor of how we cautiously approach dogs to show the challenges Black people face daily.