2019 Hugo Awards - Best Graphic Story (33 books)

This is a collection of "graphic stories" (e.g. comics) released in 2018 (US release date and/or English translation) that are considered eligible (and worthy) for the 2019 Hugo Awards.

3.3.7: Best Graphic Story.: Any science fiction or fantasy story told in graphic form appearing for the first time in the previous calendar year.

If you think a selection should be in a different category/is ineligible, please say so in the comments. If you have suggestions for eligible items not on Goodreads (like webcomics), also say so/link in the comments.

Note: TPBs are tricky. Make sure the final issue published in your selection came out in 2018, otherwise it won't be eligible.

Hugo 2019 - Best Novel
Hugo 2019 - Best Novella
Hugo 2019 - Best Series
Hugo 2019 - Best Related Work
Hugo 2019 - Best Art Book (trial run)
Lodestar 2019 - YA Award

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1	Saga, Volume 9 by Brian K. Vaughan (Goodreads Author) (Writer) 4.56 avg rating — 33,968 ratings score: 1,791, and 18 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
2	Monstress, Volume 3: Haven by Marjorie M. Liu (Goodreads Author) (Writer) 4.26 avg rating — 13,459 ratings score: 1,284, and 13 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
3	The Electric State by Simon Stålenhag 4.35 avg rating — 9,210 ratings score: 496, and 5 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
3	On a Sunbeam by Tillie Walden 4.30 avg rating — 34,137 ratings score: 496, and 5 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
5	The Adventure Zone Vol.1: Here There Be Gerblins by Clint McElroy 4.33 avg rating — 26,724 ratings score: 486, and 5 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
6	Paper Girls, Volume 4 by Brian K. Vaughan (Goodreads Author) (Scenario) 4.13 avg rating — 20,386 ratings score: 398, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
7	Runaways, Vol. 1: Find Your Way Home by Rainbow Rowell (Goodreads Author) 3.93 avg rating — 5,769 ratings score: 396, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
8	Spill Zone (Spill Zone, #1) by Scott Westerfeld (Goodreads Author) 4.02 avg rating — 6,192 ratings score: 395, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
9	Bingo Love by Tee Franklin (Goodreads Author) (Writer) 3.92 avg rating — 9,833 ratings score: 393, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
10	Moonstruck, Vol. 1: Magic to Brew (Moonstruck, #1) by Grace Ellis 3.59 avg rating — 8,627 ratings score: 391, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
11	Sleepless, Vol. 1 by Sarah Vaughn 4.21 avg rating — 3,602 ratings score: 382, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
12	Abbott by Saladin Ahmed (Goodreads Author) 4.02 avg rating — 2,681 ratings score: 298, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
13	Aquicorn Cove by Kay O'Neill 4.17 avg rating — 14,585 ratings score: 294, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
14	Extremity, Vol. 2: Warrior by Daniel Warren Johnson (Story / Art) 4.16 avg rating — 862 ratings score: 293, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	Shades of Magic Vol. 1: The Steel Prince by V.E. Schwab 3.77 avg rating — 18,757 ratings score: 200, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
16	House of Whispers #1 by Nalo Hopkinson 3.46 avg rating — 1,212 ratings score: 199, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
17	Mister Miracle by Tom King (Goodreads Author) (Writer) 4.41 avg rating — 8,942 ratings score: 198, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
17	The Steel Prince #2 (Shades of Magic Graphic Novels, #2) by V.E. Schwab 3.90 avg rating — 808 ratings score: 198, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
19	Black Panther: Long Live the King #1 by Nnedi Okorafor (Goodreads Author) 3.96 avg rating — 185 ratings score: 197, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
20	Shuri, Vol. 1: The Search for Black Panther by Nnedi Okorafor (Goodreads Author) (Writer) 3.85 avg rating — 3,051 ratings score: 195, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
21	Runaways, Vol. 2: Best Friends Forever by Rainbow Rowell (Goodreads Author) 4.20 avg rating — 2,604 ratings score: 193, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
22	Upgrade Soul by Ezra Claytan Daniels 4.09 avg rating — 2,942 ratings score: 189, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
23	Jupiter Jet Vol. 1 by Jason Inman (Goodreads Author) 4.24 avg rating — 71 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
23	Jonesy: Nine Lives on the Nostromo by Rory Lucey (Goodreads Author) 4.48 avg rating — 446 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
23	The Brave and the Bold: Batman and Wonder Woman by Liam Sharp 3.39 avg rating — 475 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
26	The Furnace: A Graphic Novel by Prentis Rollins (Goodreads Author) 3.38 avg rating — 136 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
27	Kill Six Billion Demons, Book 3: Seeker of Thrones by Tom Parkinson-Morgan 4.59 avg rating — 788 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
27	Maestros by Steve Skroce (Writer/Illustrator) 3.71 avg rating — 812 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
29	The Wicked + The Divine, Vol. 8: Old Is the New New by Kieron Gillen 3.59 avg rating — 4,103 ratings score: 97, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
30	X-Men: Grand Design by Ed Piskor 3.94 avg rating — 2,028 ratings score: 96, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
31	Eternal by Eric Zawadzki (Illustrator) 3.53 avg rating — 202 ratings score: 92, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
32	XTC69 by Jessica Campbell 3.68 avg rating — 228 ratings score: 89, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
33	Soft X-Ray/Mindhunters by A. Degen 4.14 avg rating — 49 ratings score: 87, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

33 books · 47 voters · list created April 20th, 2018 by Nana Amuah (votes) .

Tags: 2019-hugo-awards, best-graphic-novel, best-novel, comics, dublin-2019, fantasy, graphic-novels, hugo-awards, science-fiction, webcomics, worldcon, wsfs

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message 1: by Nana (new)

Apr 25, 2018 06:26PM

The Graphic Story comment section is also a place to namedrop and link eligible items not on Goodreads (such as webcomics!)

Here's Ophiuchus, a 124-page webcomic by Natasha Tara Petrovic and Ali Leriger de la Plante:

http://serpentbearer.com/post/1578352...

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message 2: by Nana (new)

May 01, 2018 10:11AM

Here's Der-Shing Holmer's webcomic Mare Internum, currently ongoing but set to end sometime this month:

http://www.marecomic.com/comic/intro-...

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message 3: by Nana (new)

Aug 26, 2018 11:38AM

Kill Six Billion Demons Vol. 3 (AKA the actual title "Kill Six Billion Demons, Book 3: Seeker of Thrones") has been added to the list, but its Goodreads profile is very scant because the paper edition has not yet been published/announced. The online edition has just ended, check it out here:

https://killsixbilliondemons.com/comi...

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message 4: by Contrarius (new)

Oct 23, 2018 12:41PM

I removed Mister Miracle, Vol. 1 at the request of the list's creator.

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message 5: by Contrarius (new)

Nov 17, 2018 09:13PM

I removed Fence Vol. 1 from the list at the request of the list's creator. This isn't sf or f, and is therefore not eligible for the Hugos.

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message 6: by Ed (new)

Jan 10, 2019 02:16PM

Is Maestros eligible ? It is fantasy, and published in Nov 2018.

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message 7: by Contrarius (new)

Jan 11, 2019 09:25AM

Ed wrote: "Is Maestros eligible ? It is fantasy, and published in Nov 2018."

Looks like it should be. OTOH, I know very little about graphic novels/comics.

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message 8: by Ed (new)

Feb 16, 2019 07:18PM

Contrarius wrote: "I removed Mister Miracle, Vol. 1 at the request of the list's creator."

Well, Mister Miracle, the complete version, is back on the list at this time. Yet it was published in 2019. I'm not clear on the rules for the Hugo's. Graphic Novels get published in so many different versions. Sigh.

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message 9: by Nana (last edited Feb 16, 2019 07:22PM) (new)

Feb 16, 2019 07:21PM

Ed wrote: "Contrarius wrote: "I removed Mister Miracle, Vol. 1 at the request of the list's creator."

Well, Mister Miracle, the complete version, is back on the list at this time. Yet it was pu..."

I added Mister Miracle due to the final issue being published in 2018. I asked for the first volume to be removed because the entire series was about to end and it really should be nominated as a full unit instead of just the first half. For it to be eligible in 2020 it'd probably have to have it's eligibility extended, and by then it may be too late. Sorry for the confusion.

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message 10: by Ed (new)

Feb 18, 2019 10:52AM

Nana wrote: "I added Mister Miracle due to the final issue being published in 2018."

OK, fine. Comics get published in so many different formats, it is hard for me to figure out which version to count. I've heard this is very good, but I'm waiting for the full-length single book format.

While I loved "Bingo Love" I don't think it has anything SF or Fantasy in it, so I would exclude it.

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