Word Balloons: Best graphic novels of 2011

Word Balloons: Writers Craig Thompson and Jaime Hernandez are among those who released top-quality graphic novels in 2011.

 
BY MATTHEW PRICE | Published: December 30, 2011   

Well regarded graphic novelists Craig Thompson (“Blankets”) and Jaime Hernandez (“Love and Rockets”) released brilliant marriages of words and pictures in 2011, showcasing artists at the top of their creative powers. Despite some market failures, such as the closing of bookstore chain Borders, artistic quality of the graphic novel format remained high.

photo - Anders Nilsen’s “Big Questions."  Drawn and Quarterly photo
Anders Nilsen’s “Big Questions." Drawn and Quarterly photo

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Here are my selections for the best 10 graphic novels of 2011.

Next week, return for the top 10 periodical comics of 2011.

1. “Love and Rockets: New Stories Vol. 4”

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