This is a comprehensive list of all the HIGHLY RECOMMENDED and RECOMMENDED comics that we have reviewed. It is categorized by grade level to help teachers and librarians pick the best comic literature for students.
It is important to keep an open mind about grade levels. I caution you not to look only for graphic novels in your grade level. The books are listed according to the lowest age or grade level appropriate. However, a book listed in the ELEMENTARY: AGES 8-11 category may be very appropriate for middle school or even high school. For example, the many BEOWULF comics are categorized starting at elementary ages. However, these could also be used on the middle school and high school literature class as well. Keep an open mind.
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HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Emergent Readers
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
All Ages
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Elementary: Ages 7 and older
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Elementary: Ages 8 and older
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Elementary School: Ages 9 and older
The United States Constitution: A Graphic Adaptation
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Tron
Unsinkable Walker Bean
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Tron
Unsinkable Walker Bean
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Elementary School: Ages 10 and older
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Middle School: Ages 12 and older
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
High School: Ages 15 and older
Watchmen, by Nate (highly recommended with reservations)
Watchmen, by Kevin (highly recommended with reservations)
Watchmen, by Chris (highly recommended with reservations)
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
RECOMMENDED
All Ages
RECOMMENDED
Elementary: Ages 8 and older
RECOMMENDED
Elementary: Ages 9 and older
RECOMMENDED
Elementary: Ages 10 and older
RECOMMENDED
Middle School: Ages 12 and older
RECOMMENDED
High School: Ages 15 and older