Graphic novels for 11-17 (and up)

A Listmania! list by Andy Shuping (Macon, GA USA)
The list author says: "This is just a short list of graphic novels that are age appropriate for 11-17 years old (and older as well)...some books also on the 4-10 list"
The Sandman Vol. 1: Preludes & Nocturnes (New Edition)
1.  The Sandman Vol. 1: Preludes & Nocturnes (New Edition) by Neil Gaiman
The list author says:
  "One of the best series of all time written by master storyteller Neil Gaiman and illustrated by a whole host of fantastic artists.  For ages 15 and up"
$13.87   Used & New from: $8.24
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (227 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

All My Friends Are Dead
2.  All My Friends Are Dead by Avery Monsen
The list author says:
  "Not really a graphic novel per se, but a funny illustrated book none the less with an ereverent sense of humor"
$8.96   Used & New from: $3.34
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (203 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

Stigmata
3.  Stigmata by Lorenzo Mattotti
The list author says:
  "Age appropriate for 15 and up, a fascinating tale of a guy from the wrong side of the tracks and his story. It's not what you expect so give it a chance."
$15.64   Used & New from: $2.96
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Flood! A Novel In Pictures
4.  Flood! A Novel In Pictures by Eric Drooker
The list author says:
  "A mostly wordless story with fantastic illustrations, done in scratch board.  A tale of life, death, destruction, and end of the world."
$12.87   Used & New from: $10.99
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

Flight, Volume One
5.  Flight, Volume One by Kazu Kibuishi
The list author says:
  "The first of the Flight series and a ground breaking work in the graphic novel series. Host of young artists getting a shot with short stories all told around the theme of flight"
$19.59   Used & New from: $6.55
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (34 customer reviews)

Ghostopolis
6.  Ghostopolis by Doug TenNapel
The list author says:
  "A fun coming of age tale and overcoming fear by the creator of Earth Worm Jim."
$10.62   Used & New from: $4.48
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (44 customer reviews)

Power Up
7.  Power Up by Doug TenNapel
$10.41   Used & New from: $6.20
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

Ghost World
8.  Ghost World by Daniel Clowes
$8.38   Used & New from: $4.38
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (84 customer reviews)

The Arrival
9.  The Arrival by Shaun Tan
The list author says:
  "A completely wordless story of a father leaving his family and heading to a new world.  A powerful tale."
$14.02   Used & New from: $6.90
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (156 customer reviews)

Lost and Found: Three by Shaun Tan (Lost and Found Omnibus)
10.  Lost and Found: Three by Shaun Tan (Lost and Found Omnibus) by Shaun Tan
$16.44   Used & New from: $7.75
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (110 customer reviews)

Tales From Outer Suburbia
11.  Tales From Outer Suburbia by Shaun Tan
$15.09   Used & New from: $4.69
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (120 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

I Kill Giants
12.  I Kill Giants by Joe Kelly
The list author says:
  "A powerful tale of a young girl dealing with giants and life.  A story that everyone can relate too."
$10.96   Used & New from: $6.90
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)

Lost At Sea
13.  Lost At Sea by Bryan Lee O'Malley
The list author says:
  "Before Scott Pilgrim came this charming come of age story and a journey to discover what was lost."
$10.23   Used & New from: $3.75
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (64 customer reviews)

All Star Superman, Vol. 1
14.  All Star Superman, Vol. 1 by Grant Morrison
The list author says:
  "2 volume series dealing with the question of "What would Superman do if he knew he was going to die?"  By master storyteller Grant Morrison and all-star artist Frank Quietly"
Used & New from: $5.99
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (82 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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Castle Waiting
15.  Castle Waiting by Linda Medley
The list author says:
  "For ages 15 and up a fantastic imagining at what happened to Sleeping Beauty's kingdom after she woke up. If you've guessed witches, demons, and beard ladies then you've guessed right.  A great tale"
$26.48   Used & New from: $9.95
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)

Koko Be Good
16.  Koko Be Good by Jen Wang
The list author says:
  "A coming of age tale of a young man determining the path of his life and his run in with with a young girl also discovering where her life is headed."
$15.84   Used & New from: $1.00
3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (38 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

CHEW Omnivore Edition, Vol. 1
17.  CHEW Omnivore Edition, Vol. 1 by John Layman
The list author says:
  "For ages 15 and up.  A different type of series about a federal agent with an unusual talent...he gets psychic impressions from what he eats."
$25.77   Used & New from: $17.72
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

BB Wolf & The 3 LP'S
18.  BB Wolf & The 3 LP'S by J. D. Arnold
The list author says:
  "A retelling of the classic three little pigs story set in the deep south during the 1940's with the characters recast into the role of black vs. white."
$11.16   Used & New from: $0.01
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

Jimmy Corrigan: The Smartest Kid on Earth
19.  Jimmy Corrigan: The Smartest Kid on Earth by Chris Ware
The list author says:
  "For ages 17 and up."
$13.96   Used & New from: $5.71
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (151 customer reviews)

Same Difference & Other Stories
20.  Same Difference & Other Stories by Derek Kirk Kim
The list author says:
  "A new edition is coming out this December."
Used & New from: $2.31
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

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Zot!: The Complete Black and White Collection: 1987-1991
21.  Zot!: The Complete Black and White Collection: 1987-1991 by Scott McCloud
The list author says:
  "This is not your average comic book series.  Deals with such as issues as love, gender issues, and more...what an average teen really faces."
$18.27   Used & New from: $3.74
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

Fables, Vol. 1: Legends in Exile
22.  Fables, Vol. 1: Legends in Exile by Bill Willingham
The list author says:
  "Ever wonder what happened to the old fairy tale characters, like the Big Bad Wolf, Snow White, and Prince Charming? Well if you think you know this fantastic series will set you straight and lead you to the truth."
Used & New from: $1.00
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (117 customer reviews) | 2 customer discussions

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How to Understand Israel in 60 Days or Less
23.  How to Understand Israel in 60 Days or Less by Sarah Glidden
The list author says:
  "For ages 15 and up. A powerful autobiographical tale of a young woman that takes a journey to Israel to discover herself, her past, and her own feelings."
$15.04   Used & New from: $3.01
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)

Three Shadows
24.  Three Shadows by Cyril Pedrosa
Used & New from: $3.69
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)

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Good as Lily (Minx Graphic Novels)
25.  Good as Lily (Minx Graphic Novels) by Derek Kirk Kim
Used & New from: $0.01
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

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Mercury
26.  Mercury by Hope Larson
$8.99   Used & New from: $0.95
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)

Strangers In Paradise Pocket Book 1 (Strangers in Paradise Pocket Book Collection)
27.  Strangers In Paradise Pocket Book 1 (Strangers in Paradise Pocket Book Collection) by Terry Moore
The list author says:
  "For ages 16 and up and a long continuing series."
$13.46   Used & New from: $3.87
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)

Ex Machina, Vol. 1: The First Hundred Days
28.  Ex Machina, Vol. 1: The First Hundred Days by Brian K. Vaughan
The list author says:
  "What if superheros were real? What if one decided to become a politician to try to do good in the city he loved? This series explores that very question."
$9.38   Used & New from: $0.42
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (41 customer reviews)

Y: The Last Man, Vol. 1: Unmanned
29.  Y: The Last Man, Vol. 1: Unmanned by Brian K. Vaughan
The list author says:
  "What if you were the last man alive on planet Earth? The only other people around you are women.  What do you do to find the ones that you love? What do you do to help ensure mankind continues?"
$12.15   Used & New from: $2.72
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (133 customer reviews)

Hellboy, Vol. 1: Seed of Destruction
30.  Hellboy, Vol. 1: Seed of Destruction by Mike Mignola
The list author says:
  "Known better now for its movie counterparts, Hellboy began life as a graphic novel.  A fantastic supernatural tale that you can't go wrong with."
$13.76   Used & New from: $3.74
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (65 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

Bone: The Complete Cartoon Epic in One Volume
31.  Bone: The Complete Cartoon Epic in One Volume by Jeff Smith
The list author says:
  "One of the best adventure stories ever written and enjoyable for all ages"
$24.26   Used & New from: $10.99
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (194 customer reviews) | 5 customer discussions

Scott Pilgrim, Vol. 1: Scott Pilgrim's Precious Little Life
32.  Scott Pilgrim, Vol. 1: Scott Pilgrim's Precious Little Life by Bryan Lee O'Malley
The list author says:
  "Child or fan of the 80's? Then this series is for you with references to video games, movies and more. One of the best selling series of all time."
$8.41   Used & New from: $0.01
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (114 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

Maus : A Survivor's Tale. I.  My Father Bleeds History. II. And Here My Troubles Began
33.  Maus : A Survivor's Tale. I. My Father Bleeds History. II. And Here My Troubles Began by Art Spiegelman
The list author says:
  "One of the greatest biographical/autobiographical tales ever written and the only graphic novel to ever win a Pulitzer prize"
$22.96   Used & New from: $4.54
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (277 customer reviews) | 2 customer discussions

The Complete Persepolis
34.  The Complete Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi
The list author says:
  "A powerful autobiographical tale of a young girl in Iran."
$16.95   Used & New from: $6.46
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (109 customer reviews)

Daisy Kutter: The Last Train
35.  Daisy Kutter: The Last Train by Kazu Kibuishi
The list author says:
  "This was the book that started it all for me.  A fantastic story of cowboys and robots."
Used & New from: $11.03
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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Watchmen
36.  Watchmen by Dave Gibbons
Used & New from: $29.00
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

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American Born Chinese
37.  American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang
$7.97   Used & New from: $1.99
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (148 customer reviews)

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Last updated: 4/29/11
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