Graphic Novels I Want To Read

Hey!

So, a genre I really want to read but never seem to pick up is graphic novels and I know exactly why I do this: graphic novels are bloody expensive. I know a lot of work goes into them, but they are short and really quick to read and most of the time they're shorter than other books at that price, so I find them hard to buy. However, I am going to make a conscience effort to read more graphic novels before the year is up so here is my list of ones I want to read this year:

1. Saga, Vol 2 by Brian K. Vaughan and Fiona Staples (Artist)

Synopsis: 'The smash-hit ongoing epic continues! Thanks to her star-crossed parents Marko and Alana, newborn baby Hazel has already survived lethal assassins, rampaging armies, and alien monstrosities, but in the cold vastness of outer space, the little girl encounters something truly frightening: her grandparents!'

Why I want to read it: I read the first volume to this sometime last year I think, but I'm not entirely sure. Either way I remember really enjoying the first one and wanting to get the second one but it's always so damn expensive on Amazon, I think I'm just going to have to bite the bullet at some point and add it to my basket but I can't help but hope and wait for a better deal. I'm going to have to reread the first one though as I can't remember much of what happened, but I know I'm excited about it - really excited. Plus, the hype surrounding this series does help me even though my bank account is crying.

2. Giant Days Vol 1 by John Allison and Lissa Treiman (Artist)

Synopsis: 'Susan, Esther, and Daisy started at university three weeks ago and became fast friends. Now, away from home for the first time, all three want to reinvent themselves. But in the face of handwringing boys, “personal experimentation,” influenza, mystery-mold, nu-chauvinism, and the willful, unwanted intrusion of “academia,” they may be lucky just to make it to spring alive. Going off to university is always a time of change and growth, but for Esther, Susan, and Daisy, things are about to get a little weird.'

Why I want to read it: The reason I want to read this is as it's relevant for me as I'm going to university soon. Plus, the reviews look really good, and I like the art style I've seen from little snippets of spoilers so I don't have to worry about that distracting me. It also sounds really cute and fun and I know there will be a day where that's exactly what I need, plus I'm sure this will help me get to that goodreads reading goal.

3. Brazen: Rebel Ladies Who Rocked the World by Pénélope Bagieu

Synopsis: 'With her characteristic wit and dazzling drawings, celebrated graphic novelist Penelope Bagieu profiles the lives of these feisty female role models, some world famous, some little known. From Nellie Bly to Mae Jemison or Josephine Bakerto Naziq al-Abid, the stories in this comic biography are sure to inspire the next generation of rebel ladies.'

Why I want to read it: DID YOU READ THAT TITLE CAN YOU ALSO FEEL HOW AMAZING THIS IS GOING TO BE?!? I didn't even know about this before doing the research for this post and oh my god how did I not know? It sounds like the best thing ever, it features the stories of women throughout the world who are powerful and feisty and I'm in love with it already. I can't wait to learn about these figures who are world famous or obscure and feel proud to be a woman. I am so looking forward to buying this and reading it - I just need to wait for my next paycheck and then I'll definitely be getting it and starting it ASAP.

4. Illegal by Eoin Colfer, Andrew Donkin and Giovanni Rigano (Artist)

Synopsis: 'Ebo: alone.

His sister left months ago. Now his brother has disappeared too, and Ebo knows it can only be to make the hazardous journey to Europe.

Ebo's epic journey takes him across the Sahara Desert to the dangerous streets of Tripoli, and finally out to the merciless sea. But with every step he holds on to his hope for a new life, and a reunion with his sister.'

Why I want to read it: This sounds like it's going to be a beautiful piece of storytelling and I'm really looking forward to seeing the illustrations of Ebo's adventures and journey through the Sahara Desert and even Tripoli. Also, this looks as if it's going to be a fairly easy read as it's shelved as middle grade on goodreads which is a genre I enjoy, but I don't get to read very often as it's just never something that calls to me. Also, I think what partly draws me to this is that I've never heard of it before - so there's no hype that could lead to disappointment.

5. The Complete Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi

Synopsis: 'Persepolis is the story of Satrapi's unforgettable childhood and coming of age within a large and loving family in Tehran during the Islamic Revolution; of the contradictions between private life and public life in a country plagued by political upheaval; of her high school years in Vienna facing the trials of adolescence far from her family; of her homecoming--both sweet and terrible; and, finally, of her self-imposed exile from her beloved homeland. It is the chronicle of a girlhood and adolescence at once outrageous and familiar, a young life entwined with the history of her country yet filled with the universal trials and joys of growing up.


Edgy, searingly observant, and candid, often heartbreaking but threaded throughout with raw humor and hard-earned wisdom--Persepolis is a stunning work from one of the most highly regarded, singularly talented graphic artists at work today.'

Why I want to read it: This sounds really interesting as it's a graphic memoir, and I know nothing about Tehran and what growing up there could have possibly been like. It sounds completely fascinating and new and I'm really excited for it, especially as this sounds like it's going to take me an emotional rollercoaster.

Those are all the graphic novels I'm planning on reading, let me know if I've missed out any that are amazing and I need to pick up or if one of these is terrible!

(all synopsis lifted from goodreads)