The array of titles that the committee has curated for the 2022 list is expansive and diverse in terms of style and content, but the common thread is how well they all demonstrate the distinct power of comics as a storytelling medium. In this list, readers will encounter familiar creators and characters as well as new voices that deserve to be heard. The result is a broad and varied list of titles that represent not only the best titles of 2022 but exemplify the wide range of genres and styles being published today.
According to Whatley, “The members of the 2022 Best Graphic Novels for Adults Selection Committee brought a wide range of interests and expertise to our work throughout the year. Selections were made by a committee, led by chair Edward Whatley, comprised of GNCRT members with a background in graphic novel selection. You can see the rest of the list here, and it includes comics from an incredible array of publishers, from Marvel and DC to Ten Speed Press, Image and just about everywhere else. What is Home, Mum? Written by Sabba Khan. Additional lettering and art reconstruction by Zen. Hakim’s Odyssey: Book 3: From Macedonia to France.Hakim’s Odyssey Book 2: From Turkey to Greece.Hakim’s Odyssey Book 1: From Syria to Turkey.We are lucky to have these advocates for the medium.ĭays of Sand. That the GNCRT is carrying on its work even as reading and librarians are under attack in so many areas across the US is even more impressive. Several lists exist for middle grade and YA titles, but the introduction of the BGNA gives librarians a solid core to purchase from. As we’ve noted before, this list is one of the most important accomplishments of the GNCRT, as building adult collections has been one of the weakest areas for the growth of graphic novels in libraries.
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