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5th Annual Reading Challenge > Bill's 2026 12 + 4 Reading Challenge #2 - Graphic Novels

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message 1: by Bill, Moderator (new)

Bill | 4537 comments Mod
This is my initial list, but it may change as I probably will read a couple during the last month of 2025.

1. American Gods, Vol. 1: Shadows by Neil Gaiman (Fantasy / 2018) (Purchased Feb 2023)
2. V for Vendetta by Alan Moore (Sci fi / 1990) (Purchased sep 2023)
3. Sin City, Vol. 3: The Big Fat Kill by Frank Miller (Thriller / 1994) (Purchased Oct 2023)
4. Tank Girl: The Odyssey by Peter Milligan (Dystopia / 2003) (Purchased May 2024)
5. The Sandman, Vol. 10: The Wake by Neil Gaiman (Fantasy / 1996) (Purchased May 2024)
6. The Cloud Searchers by Kazu Kibuishi (Amulet #3 / 2010) (Purchased Jun 2024)
7. East of West, Vol. 3: There Is No Us by Jonathan Hickman (#3 / 2014) (Purchased Aug 2024)
8. Lore Olympus: Volume Seven by Rachel Smythe (#7 / 2024) (Purchased Nov 2024)
9. Monstress, Volume 5: Warchild by Marjorie M. Liu (#5 / 2020) (Purchased Dec 2024)
10. God Flare by David Alexander Robertson (Reckoner #3 / 2024) (Purchased Dec 2024)
11. BRZRKR, Volume 2 by Keanu Reeves (Dystopia / 2021) (Purchased Dec 2024)
12. Mooncakes by Suzanne Walker (YA / 2019) (Purchased Feb 2025)

Alternates:
Alt 1. Ms. Tree Vol. 6: Fallen Tree by Max Allan Collins (Crime / 2025) (Purchased Feb 2025)
Alt 2. Botticelli's Apprentice: A Graphic Novel by Ursula Murray Husted (YA / 2025) (Purchased Apr 2015)
Alt 3. It Rhymes With Takei by George Takei (Non Fic / 2025) (Purchased Jun 2025)
Alt 4. Y: The Last Man, Vol. 3: One Small Step by Brian K. Vaughan (Vol 3 / Sci Fi / 2004) (Purchased Jul 2025)

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message 2: by Bonnie (new)

Bonnie | 752 comments I have trouble reading graphic novels- though I loved comics as a kid. American Gods, V for Vendetta, and The Sandman were books I really liked, though.


message 3: by Alondra, Moderator Schmoderator (new)

Alondra Miller | 4341 comments Mod
Oh my! Now, you know I love a good graphic novel series, Bill. I need to check these out!!

Good luck and happy reading Bill!


message 4: by Bill, Moderator (new)

Bill | 4537 comments Mod
Bonnie wrote: "I have trouble reading graphic novels- though I loved comics as a kid. American Gods, V for Vendetta, and The Sandman were books I really liked, though."

I was the same as a kid, Bonnie. I always had comic books to read.


message 5: by Bill, Moderator (new)

Bill | 4537 comments Mod
Alondra wrote: "Oh my! Now, you know I love a good graphic novel series, Bill. I need to check these out!!

Good luck and happy reading Bill!"


I love teasing you, Alondra.. :)


message 6: by Alissa (new)

Alissa Patrick (apatrick12211) | 1921 comments Ooooh what a great idea for a list!!!


message 7: by Bill, Moderator (new)

Bill | 4537 comments Mod
Alissa wrote: "Ooooh what a great idea for a list!!!"

Thanks, Alissa. I'm enjoying checking your lists too.


message 8: by Pam (new)

Pam (bluegrasspam) | 243 comments Bill - I like the graphic novel idea! I just realized today that 4 of my 7 non-fiction reads, including Rhymes with Takei, this year were graphic novels. Enjoy!


message 9: by Bill, Moderator (new)

Bill | 4537 comments Mod
Pam wrote: "Bill - I like the graphic novel idea! I just realized today that 4 of my 7 non-fiction reads, including Rhymes with Takei, this year were graphic novels. Enjoy!"

There is so much variety in graphic novels nowadays. Enjoy your 2026 challenges as well.


message 10: by Dee (new)

Dee | 165 comments hope you enjoy them all, Bill!


message 11: by Michelle (new)

Michelle (marcher08) | 1796 comments Great challenge Bill. I don't really read graphic novels but I love reading your reviews of them. I feel like you keep me in the know.


message 12: by Bill, Moderator (new)

Bill | 4537 comments Mod
Dee wrote: "hope you enjoy them all, Bill!"

Thanks, Dee. I hope I do. I hope you enjoy your selections as well.


message 13: by Bill, Moderator (new)

Bill | 4537 comments Mod
Michelle wrote: "Great challenge Bill. I don't really read graphic novels but I love reading your reviews of them. I feel like you keep me in the know."

I'm glad to hear that, Michelle. Thank you.


message 14: by Alondra, Moderator Schmoderator (new)

Alondra Miller | 4341 comments Mod
Bill wrote: "Alondra wrote: "Oh my! Now, you know I love a good graphic novel series, Bill. I need to check these out!!

Good luck and happy reading Bill!"

I love teasing you, Alondra.. :)"


... as I started clicking through these, I realized quickly that I have the "firsts" in many of these series; on my tbr. That's good and bad. Good; because I love a great graphic novel series; and Bad; because my tbr is ridiculous.


message 15: by Lindsey (new)

Lindsey Gandhi (lindseygandhi) | 1278 comments I definitely need to go through your list. I'm always looking for comic books for my son and husband!


message 16: by Lillie (new)

Lillie | 1818 comments Love your list Bill. I have two graphic novels on my challenge because of you :) No idea when I purchased them (do you keep a list of when you buy books?) but they've been on my shelves long enough. Good luck on the challenge!


message 17: by Bill, Moderator (new)

Bill | 4537 comments Mod
Lindsey wrote: "I definitely need to go through your list. I'm always looking for comic books for my son and husband!"

I hope you see some you think they might enjoy, Lindsey.


message 18: by Bill, Moderator (new)

Bill | 4537 comments Mod
Lillie wrote: "Love your list Bill. I have two graphic novels on my challenge because of you :) No idea when I purchased them (do you keep a list of when you buy books?) but they've been on my shelves long enough..."

I keep many lists. Unfortunately some have expired but I've still got most of them. My Goodreads page has all that info as well. They don't make it to that list unless I've actually possessed the books. :)


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