There are a lot of great graphic novels out there and each one has a big fandom supporting it. But which graphics novels sit above all else? We decided to answer that with our top 5 best graphic novels of all time.
Many of you can guess some of the names that will be appearing on the list. Choosing only five was not easy and some great graphic novels had to be left out. That is how these lists go. No list is going to get it 100 percent right but that is also why it is fun to do.
The Five Best Graphic Novels of All Time
- The Boys by Garth Ennis
- V for Vendetta by Alan Moore and David Lloyd
- Batman: The Killing Joke by Alan Moore and Brian Bolland
- The Watchmen by Alan Moore
- The Sandman Vol. 1: Preludes & Nocturnes by Neil Gaiman
Alan Moore Dominates the List
Three of the five best graphic novel on our list belong to Alan Moore. He is one of the best if not the best graphic novel writer of all time. It is only right to see him on the list multiple times. There are other graphic novels by Moore that could also have made the list.
The Boys and The Sandman
The remaining two spots go to The Boys by Garth Ennis and The Sandman Vol. 1: Preludes & Nocturnes by Neil Gaiman. Ennis has established himself as a great writer like Moore, he also has a bunch of other works that. could have made the list. such as The Preacher.
Before Gaiman etched his name in stone as one of the best fantasy writers, he made his name writing Sandman. This was his first claim to fame and he has done well since. Sandman went on to win numerous awards and even has a Netflix show airing right now.
Conclusion
That is all for our top 5 best graphic novels of all-time list. What graphic novels would you have included in the top five? Let us know in the comments below. Until next time, happy reading!