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Superheroes? We love them. But graphic novels are so much more than suitably masked, (usually) caped men. Yes, there's more to the world of this type of book than Spider-Man (we love you, Tom Holland!).
A graphic novel lends itself well to almost any genre, as long as the illustrator can do it justice. Think of it like this: a medium that can be shaped and manipulated to tell various stories, from romance to horrors and autobiographies and more.
Tempted? Here's 20 of the best graphic novels available to buy now for 2024 — many of which are also available to watch as TV series and films (were looking at you, Heartstopper!)
Maz Gould is a freelance writer, covering everything from fashion to entertainment, beauty to food. When she’s not writing, she can be found eating her way around Manchester, Chester and Liverpool (get in touch for recs), scrolling through TikTok to find the latest viral Zara dress or going to extreme lengths to throw a western-themed get-together (hay bales and everything) for her pals.
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