Can you list a few of the most critically acclaimed graphic novels?

I would also mention 'Persepolis'. It's a coming - of - age story set against the backdrop of the Iranian Revolution. It gives an intimate look at the experiences of a young girl during that time. The simple yet effective art style combined with the honest and relatable story has made it very well - received by critics.

'Daytripper' is another graphic novel from 2013 that was critically well - received. It has a unique narrative structure where each chapter is like a different day in the life of the main character. The art is dreamy and the story is thought - provoking, exploring themes of life, death, and the choices we make along the way.

For beginners, 'Persepolis' is a great choice. It has a simple yet engaging art style and tells a very important and accessible story about life in Iran. Another good one is 'Ghost World'. The characters and situations are easy to understand and it gives a good sense of the kind of stories graphic novels can tell. Also, 'Maus' is a good starting point as it's a very important work in the history of graphic novels and the story, though heavy, is told in a way that is easy to follow.

Manga like 'Death Note' is often highly acclaimed. It's a psychological thriller where a high - school student gets a notebook that can kill people just by writing their names in it. The cat - and - mouse game between the main character and the detective is really intense.

One of the most critically acclaimed graphic novels is 'Maus' by Art Spiegelman. It tells the story of a Holocaust survivor in a unique way, using animals to represent different groups. Another is 'Watchmen' by Alan Moore. It's a complex and thought - provoking exploration of superheroes and society. 'Persepolis' by Marjane Satrapi is also highly regarded. It gives a personal account of growing up in Iran during a time of great change.

Among the 2016 novels, 'The Association of Small Bombs' by Karan Mahajan is very much acclaimed. It looks at the aftermath of a terrorist bombing in Delhi from multiple perspectives, including those of the victims' families and the bomber himself, which makes for a very thought - provoking read.

Definitely 'The Killing Joke'. It's often praised for its exploration of the Joker's character and its psychological depth. Critics love how it blurs the line between sanity and madness. Another is 'Arkham Asylum - A Serious House on Serious Earth' which is lauded for its unique art style and its dark, disturbing portrayal of the Joker and the asylum.

One of the most critically acclaimed is 'The Dark Knight Returns'. It's praised for its dark and gritty take on Batman and its influence on the character's later portrayals. Another is 'Batman: Year One' which is lauded for its realistic and detailed origin story of Batman.

'Way of the Clans' is another one. It offers a unique perspective on the Clans in the Battletech universe. The writing is engaging and it really makes you understand the culture and values of the Clans. Critics have lauded it for its fresh take on this aspect of the Battletech lore.

One highly acclaimed one is 'Maus'. It's a unique post - apocalyptic graphic novel as it tells the story of the Holocaust in a very personal and powerful way through the use of animals as characters. It's not your typical post - apocalyptic in the sense of a future world, but it shows the aftermath of a great destruction.