Seven Must-Read Mystery & Thriller Graphic Novels
Graphic novels are stories told through illustrations as well as words. They are often referred to as comics or comic books. Despite popular misconceptions, graphic novels are not only for children: many are created specifically with adult audiences in mind, as proven by the mystery thrillers listed below. An absorbing blend of rich prose and atmospheric illustrations can make any mystery come alive before your eyes.
The seven graphic novels featured here make excellent use of the medium to tell stories of murder and other dastardly goings-on. Whether you are new to comics or read nothing but, these ones are sure to stay with you long after you reach the final panel.
Set against the quiet and unassuming city of Huntsville, Texas, Jack "Meadowlark" Johnson, and his teenage son, Cooper embark on a journey of epic proportions. Told over the course a single day, this electrifying graphic novel recounts Cooper's struggle to survive the consequences of his father's mistakes and the dangers they have brought home to his estranged family. As Cooper and his father desperately navigate cascading threats of violence, they must also grapple with their own combative, dysfunctional, but loving relationship.
Drawing on inspiration from the authors' childhoods in Texas, their relationships with their own sons and from ancient myths that resonate throughout the ages, this contemporary crime noir is a propulsive coming-of-age tale of the shattering transition into manhood. While both father and son strive to understand their place in the world and each other's lives, tension and resentment threaten to boil over.
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Eileen Gonzalez is a freelance writer from Connecticut. She has a Master’s degree in communications and years of experience writing about pop culture. She contributes to Book Riot and Foreword Reviews, and she occasionally tweets at @eileen2thestars.