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Top Picks: Must-Read Graphic Novels for Every Taste

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Hey readers! Today, we are going to dive into the world of graphic novels. We have some great recommendations that will keep you hooked till the end.
But before we begin, we should clear a few things first.

What are graphic novels?

Graphic novels are works of fiction or non-fiction presented in a comic book format. They combine illustrations with text to tell a story, much like traditional novels. But the focus is on visual storytelling.
Graphic novels cover various genres, including superhero stories, memoirs, fantasy, science fiction, etc.
What’s the difference between graphic novels, comic books, and manga?
Let’s tackle the difference between graphic novels and comic books first.
While they are both presented in the same format, graphic novels are not comic books. The former is usually a self-contained story and is the length of a typical novel. Each novel can be read as a standalone, even if there are sequels and prequels.
Comic books, on the other hand, are typically shorter serialized publications. They usually range from a few pages to around 30 pages in length. They are often published regularly, such as monthly or bi-monthly. This is also why, to understand the content thoroughly, readers need to keep up with almost all if not all, issues.
Coming to the difference between graphic novels and manga –
Manga is the name given to graphic novels originating from Japan. While these are the same thing, you will find differences in the culture represented and the art styles.
If you like graphic novels, manga may be right up your alley. It will provide you with something different in a familiar format. The reverse is, of course, also true.

Graphic Novel Recommendation

As promised, here are some of the best graphic novels to read.

The Pig Flip
by Written & Illustrated by Joshy Benedict | Trans. K.K. Muralidharan

'A significant milestone in Indian graphic novels' - Sarnath Banerjee'An arresting chronicle ... enchanting and haunting' - Paul ZachariaAt a secret spot on an abandoned island in rural Kerala, the village men gather at midnight and gamble, playing spot flip…

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The Pig Flip
Aranyaka
by Amruta Patil | Devdutt Pattanaik

In the wilderness of humanityIn the forest of the mindWho eats whom?Who sees whom?Aranyaka is about the great forests within us, and without. Braiding Vedic philosophy with the story of three spirited seekers, it explores the fears and hungers that…

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Aranyaka
Munnu
by Malik Sajad

Seven-year-old Munnu is growing up in Indian-administered Kashmir. Life revolves around his family: Mama, Papa, sister Shahnaz, brothers Adil and Akhtar and, his favourite, older brother Bilal. It also revolves around Munnu’s two favourite things – sugar and drawing. But…

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Munnu
Kari
by Amruta Patil

They were inseparable - until the day they jumped. Ruth, saved by safety nets, leaves the city. Kari, saved by a sewer, crawls back into the fray of living. With Angel, Lazarus, and the girls of Crystal Palace forming the…

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Kari
Pashmina
by Nidhi Chanani

Priyanka Das has so many unanswered questions: Why did her mother abandon her home in India years ago? What was it like there? And most important, who is her father, and why did her mom leave him behind? But Pri's…

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Pashmina
Tales of Young Gandhi
by Janhavi Prasada

Encouraged by his co-workers, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi decided to write his autobiography in the 1920s. The Story of My Experiments with Truth went on to inspire generations of people worldwide.As on millions of others, the memoir of an ordinary man…

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Tales of Young Gandhi
Legends Of Halahala
by Appupen

Timeless, silent tales of love, adventure and obsession Legends of Halahala is a dark, comic ride through a mythical world, and through different periods in its history - from the long-gone Oberian Age to the dystopian era of dome-cities. Appupen's distinctive…

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Legends Of Halahala
When Kulbhushan Met Stockli
by Roy Anindya

An experiment in telling short graphic tales, which, individually and together, create a local universe This unusual book, originating from a project financed and supported by Pro Helvetia, the Swiss Arts Council, explores hidden urban themes, opens the psychic core…

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When Kulbhushan Met Stockli

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