Comments on: 2008′s best graphic novels

By: Erik de Graaf

Erik de Graaf — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 20:41:30 +0000

Local (High Class), Freddie and me (Very surprising) and Education of Hopey Glass were also in my list of 2008 favorites. I found Freddie and me during my holiday in the Uk, very recognizable!

By: “Action Comics” tops 2008’s best comic books

“Action Comics” tops 2008’s best comic books — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 16:53:39 +0000

[...] the list of best graphic novels of 2008 here. Categorized under: comic [...]

By: nerdblog

nerdblog — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 19:49:30 +0000

It’s true. However, for my purposes, best graphic novel for 2008 means “first appearing in graphic novel format in 2008.” I don’t know that single issues are still the primary format, but they’re still a very important one.

If you want to read my list of the best periodical comics (or “single-issue floppies”) of the year, check out Friday’s Weekend LOOK or check back on Nerdage!

- Matt

By: Hotrod

Hotrod — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 19:36:23 +0000

#1, 8, and 9 were serialized in individual issues of their respective comics throughout ’07, ’06, and before. I know that “graphic novel” is more of an unfortunate marketing term than anything, but it’s interesting to have these included as though they’re new gestalt works that sprung forth fully-formed in 2008. All literary establishments/gatekeepers, including blogs, need to start acknowledging single-issue floppies as the manner in which most graphic stories are primarily told.