Just got into Graphic Novels, any recommendations?

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So I just finished reading Alan Moore's The Killing Joke, and thought that it was absolutely amazing. It got me thinking "Hey, I have been missing out on a great genre of literature!" So, with that thought in my head, which graphic novels (besides the works of Alan Moore and Frank Miller, which I am planning to get into) would y'all recommend?

Y: the last man and fables

Neil Gaiman's Sandman.

You said besides Frank Miller, but his The Dark Knight Returns is in my humble opinion the best graphic novel ever. And it's influence on the modern perception of Batman - both in the comics and the movies from Michael Keaton to Christian Bale - is incalculable.

-Bill, otherwise known as Kraichgauer

Johnathan Hickman's Indy stuff: Nightly News, Pax Romana, Transhuman, Red Mass For Mars. etc...

The Sixth Gun

Atomic Robo

and if you want something more mainstream, try Geoff Johns run on Green Lantern starting with Hal Jordan: Rebirth.

As for Batman, DKR is great, but I think I like The Long Halloween a bit better.

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The Phantom graphic novels from Moonstone Press are really good too.

PPS

If you don't mind digital comics and you have a tablet, get the comixology app. They have sales and special omnibus editions on offer all the time.

I'd second these recommendations, also:

Ex Machina
James Robinson's run on Starman
Grant Morrison's run on Doom Patrol
Saga (ongoing)
Chew
Powers
All Star Superman

Preacher
Hack/Slash
Torso
Jinx
The Crow
The Sandman (I know its already been mentioned, but it deserves to be mentioned again)

Maus is a must, even if it is more for academic value. Then American Splendor, A History of Violence and Road to Perdition to see how the genre takes on realism. I know you said aside from Moore, but some people tend to overlook his take on Swamp Thing, and I think it would be unfortunate to do so. If you want a good old DC superhero book, check out Kingdom Come.

Elfquest, Gon and Usagi Yojimbo, although they are not for everybody, particularly Gon, which has no words, not even sound effects.

Check out,

Los Bros Hernandez - the love and rockets fellas.

Joe Sacco's graphic documentary work.

Peter Bagge -Hate, The Bradleys and Buddy does..

Brian Talbot, the three Grandville books, Alice in Sunderland, Luther Arkwright...

Jason Lute's 'Berlin'.

Jaques Tardi

Ah the list could go on, enjoy exploring

peace j