16 Best Graphic Novels For Adults (Review) in 2021

The author examines the lives of a superhero team that seems to decay alongside an ever-darkening America.

Five characters reunite to investigate a teammate’s murder only to find a grim reality that expands way beyond their expectations.

The edition we propose matches the story with enhancing visuals, recolored pages, sketches, and even comes with bonus material, a brand new introduction by Dave Gibbons, the renowned artist of Green Lantern. Find more great products like this by checking out our guide to the best adult coloring books.

This exciting saga penciled by Ron Lim and George Pérez was first serialized as a six-issue limited edition. Due to its success, the series was reprinted in various formats and editions that showcase the story of the nihilist Thanos and of his powerful gauntlet embellished with six Infinity Gems.

Their power combined gives Thanos god-like abilities and help him kill half of the living beings in the Universe. All Earth’s remaining heroes reunite under Adam Warlock’s command to fight this evil but when the villainous Nebula, Thanos’ granddaughter, steals the gauntlet, the things take a twist.

This top seller story is guaranteed to impress if you’re a comics fan; whether it’s on Kindle, paperback or hardcover, the Infinity Gauntlet alongside its sequels The Infinity War and The Infinity Crusade, will keep you entertained for a few days.

So, if you’ve ever wondered who Batman was and how he became the hero he is, this novel is for you. Standing among the greatest graphic novels of all times, this story will take you to a grim Gotham City full of criminals and evil souls, including a corrupt police force.

Besides the fantastic story that will keep you entertained, this edition comes with a new introduction by the author that really makes a statement. Completing the edition, this novel includes forty additional pages which include sketches of the artist, sample script pages, and a glimpse into the making of this timeless classic. A perfect addition to your bookcase collection.

Visuals produced by the acclaimed artist Fiona Staples complement Saga and stimulate the imagination as the author narrates the going of things in a subtle harmony that excites all senses.

Still looking for reasons to read Saga? Well, know it was named one of the best graphic novels for adults in 2013 by Time Magazine, it won the Hugo award for the best graphic story in the same year and was voted the Best Comic of the year by Best New Series by Paradox Comix and MTV Geek.

This edition of Saga also collects the first six issues of The Onion A.V. Club smash-hit series and comes in paperback, hardcover, and Kindle formats.

A dramatic plot sees V, the main character, fighting oppressive overloads armed with knives and wits on behalf of the voiceless. A young woman brings hope and allies with V only to find she’s in for much more than she bargained for.

Acclaimed by the masses and praised by the critics, V for Vendetta is a visionary graphic novel that narrates in sophisticated storytelling the powerful tale of the loss and fights for individuality. This terrifying depiction of totalitarianism and resistance is portrayed by artist David Lloyd and comes as a paperback, hardcover, library binding, and Kindle editions. Our handy guide to the top business books features more great products like this.

With a plot as engaging as the visuals, The Walking Dead reveals a world where frivolous necessities have been replaced by a fight for survival and responsibility. Because in a world where the dead feed on the living, everything else tends to fade and society starts to crumble.

In this world ruled by the lifeless, the living souls are finally forced to start living – a graphic novel that will undoubtedly make you reflect on the true meaning of life.

Much more engaging than the TV series, the volume comes in Kindle and paperback editions. My advice? Go for the paperback for a true feel of what’s like living in a world where technology has vanished.

All four stories captivate with intricate plots, conspiracies, and the never-ending fight between good and bad. 

To support the stories, the illustrators created an unusual art that attracts and amazes at the same time. Halo is one of the few book-length graphic comics out there and comes in hardcover, paperback, and mass market hardcover editions.

Like most Batman stories, this one takes you to a grim Gotham City where The Joker fights for control, attempting to impose its psychotic will over the city and the world. Will Batman succeed in preventing him claiming a reign of terror?

Find it out from one of the four deluxe editions on Kindle, paperback, hardcover, and comics and let the stunning illustrations take into the world of this modern classic.

An award-winning graphic novel like the Batman above, the Hellboy has racked up numerous Eisner Awards. Following the success, the novel has known several editions, including the Deluxe Edition on hardcover we propose.

Handsomely bound and packed with valuable supplemental materials, this Hellboy variant offers a splendid insight into the making of the story, showing you sketches and designs that were never released before. Be sure to also check out our list of the best camping books for more great items like this.

Complemented by the detailed visuals of Dalibor Talajic, this splendid edition makes a great gift for you or graphic novel-addicted buddy we all have. Find it on paperback or Kindle and treasure it in your horror novels collection.

This old man called Logan is forced to help his old friend, the blind archer Hawkeye, in a personal quest. No doubt this will be one of the most exciting rides of life in a storyline that reveals unexpected details you never knew about this modern hero.

Like you could expect, the narrative comes with enhancing graphics, work of the critically acclaimed illustrator Steve McNiven. Published by Marvel in 2010, this edition also includes a few bonus surprises and comes in paperback or mass market paperback variants.

Stunning visuals complement the storytelling, transporting you back in time directly in the middle of the battle. Become a warrior yourself or assist this struggle from the inside and enjoy the unique format of this comics in which each two-page spread is presented in an undivided page.

Enjoy this edition published by the Dark Horse Books in Kindle, hardcover, and comics variant.

This hardcover edition comes with colored graphics that enhance the visuals, making the whole story even more attractive than it was. Besides this novelty, the current edition also includes previously unpublished bonus materials and extras.

The 192-pages will certainly excite you or the Scott Pilgrim’s fan in your life, and you can find it in hardcover, paperback, and Kindle editions.

How would Morpheus, also known as Dream, succeed to escape after seventy years of imprisonment? Will the Sandman reach an agreement for the eternal life? Witness a story about power and battles in our parallel universe and ally with the forces that will define our existence beyond this ethereal life.

If you still need some critics’ inside, the Sandman is hailed as one of the finest comic storytelling achievements, a classic tale that involves life and death, mythology, folklore, and fairytales amazingly narrated to appeal to adults all over the world.

This new edition is backed up by more attractive visuals that stay true to the original but are enhanced by completely new coloring. Make sure to also check our cook books guide.

This is the third edition that tells the story of Marv and Goldie in 280 enhancing pages of plots and crimes that have to be solved. Read it on paperback or hardcover for a true feel of the story or opt for the Kindle edition if you’re a true tech geek.

What strikes about this story is the personality of the characters who feel like real people despite the fantastic settings, an adult comics series that empowers.

Beautiful graphics complement the main story, while this new edition also boasts new cover art by Alex Ross. Choose your favorite format from Kindle, hardcover, and paperback and enjoy this brand new edition of another modern classic.