The World of Art Books
A simple guide to different genres and examples of books to spark your next reading journey!
Welcome to Our Guide!
We’ve broken down a few graphic novel genres, explained what each one is all about, and gathered recommendations and examples across various genres to help you find your next great read. From the imaginative worlds of sci-fi and fantasy, to the suspense of horror, crime, and mystery. Whether you’re craving superhero action, the depth of romance, or comedy and slice-of-life, there’s something for everyone!
Reading Highlights
- Examples of Superhero Graphic NovelsWatchmen Watchmen takes place in a Cold War society where superheroes are banned. Rorschach, who is a masked vigilante, investigates a murder and uncovers a dark and dangerous conspiracy.… Read more: Examples of Superhero Graphic Novels
- Examples of Slice of Life Graphic NovelsLucky Penny By Ananth Hirsh Awkward By Svetlana Chmakova King Cheer By Molly Booth and Stephanie Kate Strohm Ready or Not By Andi Poretta Friends with Boys By Faith… Read more: Examples of Slice of Life Graphic Novels
- Examples of Sci-fi Graphic NovelsGone by JOCK Gone is a visually striking sci-fi thriller that follows a runaway girl on a spaceship the size of a city, offering high-stakes action wrapped in sleek,… Read more: Examples of Sci-fi Graphic Novels
- Examples of romance graphic Novels“Fangs” by Sarah Andersen “Lunar New Year Love Story” by Gene Luen Yang and LeUyen Pham “Ruined” by Sarah Vaughan “Bonding” by Matthew Erman “Blankets” by Craig Thompson *All… Read more: Examples of romance graphic Novels
- Examples of Horror Graphic NovelsUzumaki by Junji Ito A small town becomes obsessed with spirals… and it gets weird. Ito’s art is insanely detailed and grotesque, perfect for body horror.Themes: Obsession, transformation, cosmic… Read more: Examples of Horror Graphic Novels
- Examples of Fantasy Graphic NovelsSaga Saga is a science fiction and fantasy graphic novel. It’s about two lovers from rival alien races who are trying to escape from the law and to raise… Read more: Examples of Fantasy Graphic Novels
- Examples of crime and mystery graphic novels“Did You Hear What Eddie Gein Done?” by Eric Powell and Harold Schechter “My Friend Dahmer” by Derf Backderf “The Butcher of Paris” by Stephanie Phillips “Green River Killer”… Read more: Examples of crime and mystery graphic novels
- Examples of Biographical Graphic NovelsWELCOME TO ST. HELL: My Trans Teen Misadventure By Lewis Hancox Persepolis By Mariane Satrapi Liberated: The Radical Art and Life of Claude Cahun By Kaz Rowe Maus By Art Spiegelman… Read more: Examples of Biographical Graphic Novels
Graphic Novels
A simple guide of graphic novels to help you with your reading journey!