If you've been meaning to put a dent in your graphic novel reading list, summer is the perfect time to do it. You're less likely to be judgmentally side-eyed from people on the train who wonder why you're reading a comic book, and the lighter volumes will be less bulky in your beach bag.
But graphic novels aren't fluff reads -- the illustrated titles can be just as heavy and informative as a picture-less prose.
Dip your toes into the world of graphic novels with these fantastic suggestions.
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