Top 10 Transformative Graphic Novels Everyone Should Read

Watchmen-Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons- A deconstruction of superheroes that reshaped comics forever. Dense, psychological, and politically charged.
Maus- Art Spiegelman-This is a Holocaust Memoir told through anthropomorphic animals. This is the first graphic novel to win a Pulitzer Prize .
The Sandman-Neil Gaiman- Mythology, horror, fantasy, and literature intertwined. Elevated the comic into literary territory.
Persepolis- Marjane Satrapi- A powerful autobiographical account of growing up Iranian Revolution.
V for Vendetta-Alan Moore and David Lloyd- A haunting political dystopia about fascism, rebellion, and identity.
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns-Frank Miller- A gritty, aging Batman that redefined the character and modern superhero storytelling.
Saga-Brian K. Vaughn and Fiona Staples-Epic science-fantasy mixed with intimate family drama. Bold, emotional, and genre-defying.
Blankets-Craig Thompson- A deep personal coming of age story about love, faith, and loss.
Akia-Katsuhiro Otomo- A cyberpunk masterpiece that brought manga into the global spotlight.
From Hell-Alan Moore and Eddie Campbell-chilling, meticulously researched rummaging of the Jack the Ripper murders.