Sure. 'The Sandman' by Neil Gaiman is a great one. It's filled with complex characters and a richly imagined world. Another is 'Bone' by Jeff Smith, which has a unique art style and an engaging story full of adventure and mystery. Also, 'Fables' is quite good, where fairy - tale characters live in a modern - day world.
Well, I think 'Maus' can be considered in a way. It's a high - impact high fantasy graphic novel that uses animals to represent different groups of people during the Holocaust in a very unique and poignant way. Then there's 'Watchmen'. Although it's more of a superhero - adjacent high fantasy, it's a classic with deep themes and great art. And 'Saga' is also a popular choice. It has a very creative and out - there story with some amazing art.
For beginners, I'd recommend 'Mouse Guard'. It has a really interesting world of mice warriors and a straightforward story of their adventures. The art is beautiful and helps bring the world to life. 'Fables: 1001 Nights of Snowfall' is also a good choice. It's a stand - alone volume within the 'Fables' series that has self - contained stories. It gives a taste of the larger 'Fables' world in a more digestible way. Also, 'The Graveyard Book: Volume 1' is a nice start. It has a unique premise of a boy growing up in a graveyard among ghosts and other supernatural beings.
There are several. 'The Dark Knight Returns' is an excellent high - interest graphic novel. It reinvented Batman for a new generation, with a gritty and more adult - themed story. 'Bone' is also a great choice. It has a charming and adventurous story with memorable characters, appealing to both kids and adults alike.
One popular 'high crimes graphic novel' could be 'The Boys' by Garth Ennis. It's a dark and gritty take on superheroes, exploring themes of power abuse and moral ambiguity.
There are several good ones. For instance, 'The Broken Empire' trilogy by Mark Lawrence. It has a main character who often gets involved in morally grey areas that can be considered as crime in the context of its brutal fantasy world. In addition, 'The Rook' by Daniel O'Malley is a high fantasy crime novel that involves a secret agency dealing with supernatural threats and crimes. 'Red Sister' by Mark Lawrence also features a world where there are crimes and a young girl's journey through a convent that has a lot of secrets and mystery, which can be seen as a form of crime in the context of the story.
Sure. 'The Lord of the Rings' by J.R.R. Tolkien is a classic. It has a richly detailed world filled with different races like hobbits, elves, and dwarves. The story of the Fellowship's journey to destroy the One Ring is epic. Another one is 'A Song of Ice and Fire' by George R.R. Martin. It has complex characters and political intrigue in a medieval - like fantasy world. The story is full of twists and turns.
A more recent example is 'The Priory of the Orange Tree' by Samantha Shannon. There are characters with healing powers in a complex high - fantasy setting. The world - building is extensive and the healer characters play important roles in the overall plot.
Neil Gaiman's 'American Gods' also fits this category. It features a world where old gods and new gods battle, with a lot of horror - inspired moments. The way Gaiman weaves different mythologies together in a modern - day high fantasy setting is truly remarkable.
Sure. 'Harry Potter' series is a great high school fantasy novel. It follows Harry's adventures at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, full of magic, friendship and battles against the dark forces.
Sure. 'Legend of the Northern Blade' is a high fantasy Korean novel. It tells the story of a young man in a world of martial arts and magic, seeking revenge and justice. The world - building in this novel is quite detailed, with different clans and their unique fighting styles. 'The Second Coming of Gluttony' is also a notable one. It has a dark fantasy setting where the main character has to navigate a world full of danger and mystery to gain power and redemption. There's also 'Overgeared', which is set in a virtual reality - like fantasy world with an interesting take on leveling up and gear - based power systems.
One of the well - known 1920s high fantasy novels is 'The King of Elfland's Daughter' by Lord Dunsany. It has a very dreamy and otherworldly feel, with beautiful prose that transports readers to a magical realm filled with elves and strange happenings.