{"id":27288,"date":"2022-12-30T12:00:18","date_gmt":"2022-12-30T12:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.comicsreview.co.uk\/nowreadthis\/?p=27288"},"modified":"2022-12-29T19:58:29","modified_gmt":"2022-12-29T19:58:29","slug":"best-of-year-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.comicsreview.co.uk\/nowreadthis\/2022\/12\/30\/best-of-year-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"Best of Year: 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"

Let\u2019s face it: this past year was bloody awful for everybody. Nevertheless some very gifted people created some remarkable comics works and I\u2019ll be damned if I don\u2019t give you all one last chance to see that for yourselves.<\/em><\/p>\n

Thus here\u2019s our compilation of the best graphic novels of 2022. You should check them out\u2026<\/p>\n

Happy New Year from all of us to all of you.<\/p>\n

Mature reading\/General \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

No Surrender<\/a><\/strong>
\nBy Constance Maud:<\/strong> adapted by Scarlett & Sophie Rickard <\/strong>(SelfMadeHero)
\nISBN: 978-1-91422-406-5 (TPB\/Digital edition)
\n\u00a9 2022 SelfMadeHero. Text \u00a9 2022 Sophie Rickard. Artwork \u00a9 2022 Scarlett Rickard. All rights reserved.<\/p>\n

Algorithmic Reality<\/a><\/strong>
\nBy Damian Bradfield & David S\u00e1nchez<\/strong> (NBM) ISBN: 978-1-68112-306-6 (PB) eISBN: 978-1-68112-307-3
\nText and illustrations \u00a9 2021, 2022 Damian Bradfield and David S\u00e1nchez. All rights reserved. \u00a9 2022 NBM for the English translation.<\/p>\n

Captain America – Truth<\/a><\/strong>
\nBy Robert Morales<\/strong>, Kyle Baker<\/strong> & various (MARVEL)
\nISBN: 978-1-3029-3427-9 (TPB\/Digital Edition) 978-0785136668 (Premiere HB)
\n\u00a9 2022 MARVEL.<\/p>\n

The Steel Claw: The Reign of the Brain<\/a><\/strong>
\nBy Tom Tully<\/strong>, Jes\u00fas Blasco<\/strong> & various (Rebellion)
\nISBN: 978-1-78108-681-2 (TPB\/Digital Edition) \u00a9 1963, 1964 & 2022 Rebellion Publishing IP Ltd. All Rights Reserved.<\/p>\n

White All Around<\/a><\/strong>
\nBy Wilfrid Lupano<\/strong> & St\u00e9phane Fert<\/strong>, translated by Montana Kane<\/strong> (Europe Comics)
\nNo ISBN: digital only edition
\n\u00a9 2021 DARGAUD BENELUX, (Dargaud-Lombard s. a.) \u2013 LUPANO & FERT. All rights reserved. English translation \u00a9 2009 Cinebook Ltd.<\/p>\n

Colored – The Unsung Life of Claudette Colvin<\/a><\/strong>
\nBy \u00c9milie Plateau<\/strong>, with Tania de Montaigne<\/strong>, translated by Montana Kane<\/strong> (Europe Comics)
\nNo ISBN: digital only edition \u00a9 2019 \u2013 DARGAUD \u2013 \u00c9milie Plateau. All rights reserved. This graphic novel is based on the book Noire, by Tania de Montaigne. \u00a9 \u00c9ditions Grasset & Fasquelle, 2015.<\/p>\n

Suzanne: The Jazz Age Goddess of Tennis<\/a><\/strong>
\nBy Ted Humberstone <\/strong>(Avery Hill Publishing)
\nISBN: 978-1-910395-69-1 (HB)
\n\u00a9 2022 Tom Humberstone.<\/p>\n

Adam Eterno – A Hero for All Time<\/a><\/strong>
\nBy Tom Tully<\/strong>, Tom Kerr<\/strong>, Colin Page<\/strong> Francisco<\/strong> Solano L\u00f3pez, Eric Bradbury Ted Kearon, Rex Archer<\/strong> & various (Rebellion)
\nISBN: 978-1-78108-869-2 (TPB\/Digital edition) \u00a9 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, & 2021 Rebellion Publishing IP Ltd. All Rights Reserved.<\/p>\n

One Beautiful Spring Day<\/a><\/strong>
\nBy Jim Woodring<\/strong> (Fantagraphics Books)
\nISBN: 978-1-68396-555-8 (TPB\/Digital edition) 978-1-68396-588-6 (slipcased HB)
\n\u00a9 2022 Jim Woodring. This edition \u00a9 2022 Fantagraphics Books. All rights reserved.<\/p>\n

Letters to Margaret<\/a><\/strong>
\nBy Hayley Gold<\/strong>, with Andy Kravis, Mike Selinker<\/strong> & various (Lone Shark Games)
\nISBN: 978-1-7356380-2-7 (TPB\/Digital edition)
\n\u00a9 2021 Hayley Gold, Andrew Kravis and Mike Selinker on behalf of Lone Shark Games, Inc..<\/p>\n

Hitchcock: Master of Suspense<\/a><\/strong>
\nBy No<\/strong>el Simsolo<\/strong> & Dominique H\u00e9<\/strong>, <\/strong>translated by Matt Maden <\/strong>(NBM)
\nISBN: 978-1-68112-296-0 (HB) eISBN: 978-168112-289-2
\n\u00a9 2018 Dargaud-Benelux. \u00a9 2020 NBM for the English Translation. All rights reserved. \u00a9 DUPUIS 2020 by Rubio, Efa. All rights reserved.<\/p>\n

Cyberman – An On-Screen Documentary<\/a><\/strong>
\nBy Veronika Muchitsch <\/strong>AKA L.B. Jeffries<\/strong> (Myriad Editions)
\nISBN: 978-1-8383860-2-3 (TPB) eISBN: 978-1-8383860-3-0
\n\u00a9 Veronika Muchitsch 2021.<\/p>\n

Georgia O\u2019Keeffe<\/a><\/strong>
\nBy Ma<\/strong>ria Herreros<\/strong>; translated by Lawrence Schimel<\/strong> (SelfMadeHero)
\nISBN: 978-1-914224-05-8 (TPB\/Digital edition)
\nText and illustrations \u00a9 2021 by Maria Herreros. All rights reserved. English translation \u00a9 2021 SelfMadeHero.<\/p>\n

The Boxer – The True Story of Holocaust Survivor Harry Haft<\/a><\/strong>
\nBy Reinhardt Kleist<\/strong>; translated by Michael Waaler<\/strong> (SelfMadeHero)
\nISBN: 978-1-906838-77-5 (TPB\/Digital edition)
\n\u00a9 Text and illustrations 2012 CARLSEN Verlag GmbH, Hamburg, Germany. \u00a9 Appendix 2012 Martin Krau & CARLSEN Verlag. English translation \u00a9 2021 SelfMadeHero. All rights reserved.<\/p>\n

Boot Black<\/a><\/strong>
\nBy Mikael<\/strong>, translated by Matt Maden <\/strong>(NBM)
\nISBN: 978-1-68112-296-0 (HB) eISBN: 978-1-68112-297-7
\n\u00a9 2019, 2020 Dargaud-Benelux (Dargaud-Lombard s.a.) – Mikael.<\/p>\n

Welcome Home<\/a><\/strong>
\nBy Clarrie & Blanche Pope<\/strong> (Minor Compositions)
\nISBN: 978-1-57027-394-0 (PB) \u00a9 Clarrie & Blanche Pope, 2022.<\/p>\n

Days of Sand<\/a><\/strong>
\nBy Aimee De Jongh<\/strong>, translated by Christopher Bradley<\/strong> (SelfMadeHero)
\nISBN: 978-1-914224-04-1 (HB) Jours de sable<\/em><\/strong> \u00a9 DARGAUD-BENELUX (DARGAUD-LOMBARD S.A.) 2021, by Aimee De Jongh. All rights reserved.<\/p>\n

Alice Guy: First Lady of Film<\/a><\/strong>
\nBy Catel & Bocquet<\/strong>, translated by Eward Gauvin<\/strong> (SelfMadeHero) ISBN: 978-1-914224-03-4 (TPB\/Digital edition)
\n\u00a9 Casterman 2021. All rights reserved.<\/p>\n

Big Scoop of Ice Cream<\/a><\/strong>
\nBy Conxita Herrero Delfa<\/strong>: translated by Jeff Whitman<\/strong> (NBM)
\nISBN: 978-1-68112-294-6 (PB) eISBN: 978-1-68112-295-3
\n\u00a9 2016 Conxita Herrero Delfa and apa apa comics. \u00a9 2022 NBM for the English translation. All rights reserved.<\/p>\n

Dungeon: Twilight Vols. 1-2 \u2013 Cemetery of the Dragon<\/a><\/strong>
\nBy Joann Sfar<\/strong>, Lewis Trondheim <\/strong>& Kerascoet<\/strong>, translated by Joe Johnson <\/strong>(NBM)
\nISBN: 978-1-68112-293-9, (TPB\/Digital)
\n\u00a9 Editions Delcourt 1999-2005. (Donjon Crepescule #101-104, by J. Sfar, L.Trondheim & Kerascoet). \u00a9 2006 NBM for the English translation.<\/p>\n

The Con Artists<\/a><\/strong>
\nBy Luke Healy<\/strong> (Faber)
\nISBN: 978-1-91274-008-6 (HB)
\n\u00a9 Luke Healy, 2022. All rights reserved.<\/p>\n

The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists<\/a><\/strong>
\nBy Robert Tressell<\/strong>; adapted by Scarlett & Sophie Rickard <\/strong>(SelfMadeHero)
\nISBN: 978-1-910593-92-9 (TPB\/Digital edition)
\n\u00a9 2020 SelfMadeHero. Text \u00a9 2020 Sophie Rickard. Artwork \u00a9 2020 Scarlett Rickard. All rights reserved.<\/p>\n

Kid Friendly Classics<\/strong>
\nI don\u2019t suppose kids ever rush to the comics racks and shelves these days, but if they did, This Baker\u2019s Dozen is what we think they might like: \u00a0a purely random number of potent picture books made with you and me in mind. Enjoy and don\u2019t be snobbish\u2026 check out the kids\u2019 stuff too\u2026<\/em><\/p>\n

Batman\u2019s Mystery Casebook<\/a><\/strong>
\nBy Sholly Fisch<\/strong>, Christopher A. Uminga<\/strong> & various (DC Comics)
\nISBN: 978-1-7795-0586-6 (TPB\/Digital edition)
\n\u00a9 2022 DC Comics. All Rights Reserved.<\/p>\n

Bunny vs Monkey: Machine Mayhem!<\/a><\/strong>
\nBy Jamie Smart<\/strong>, with Sammy Borras<\/strong> (David Fickling Books)
\nISBN: 978-1-78845-285-4 (Digest HB)
\nText and illustrations \u00a9 Jamie Smart 2022. All rights reserved.<\/p>\n

Primer<\/a><\/strong>
\nBy Jennifer Muro<\/strong> & Thomas Krajewski<\/strong>, illustrated by Gretel Lusky<\/strong> (DC Comics)
\nISBN: 978-1-4012-9657-5 (TPB\/Digital edition)
\n\u00a9 2020 DC Comics. All Rights Reserved.<\/p>\n

Mega Robo Bros: Meltdown<\/a><\/strong>
\nBy Neill Cameron<\/strong> with Abby Bulmer<\/strong> & Lisa Murphy<\/strong> (David Fickling Books)
\nISBN: 978-1-78845-281-6 (TPB)
\nText and illustrations \u00a9 Neill Cameron 2022. All rights reserved.<\/p>\n

Mighty Marvel Masterworks Thor volume 1<\/a><\/strong>
\nBy Stan Lee<\/strong> & Jack Kirby<\/strong> with Larry Lieber<\/strong>, Robert Bernstein<\/strong>, Joe Sinnott<\/strong>, Al Hartley, Don Heck<\/strong> & various (MARVEL)
\nISBN: 978-1-302931681 (PB)
\n\u00a9 2021 MARVEL<\/p>\n

The Bible<\/a><\/strong>
\nBy Sheldon Mayer<\/strong> & Nestor Redondo<\/strong>, with Joe Kubert<\/strong> (DC Comics)
\nISBN: 978-1-4012-3425-6 (HB\/Digital edition)
\n\u00a9 1975 National Periodical Publications, Inc. All Rights Reserved.<\/p>\n

Bunny vs. Monkey: Rise of the Maniacal Badger<\/a><\/strong>
\nBy Jaimie Smart<\/strong>, with Sammy Borras<\/strong> (David Fickling Books)
\nISBN: 978-1-78845-280-9 (TPB) 978-1-78845-118-5 (Waterstones Exclusive Edition)
\nText and illustrations \u00a9 Jamie Smart 2022. All rights reserved.<\/p>\n

Tails of the Super-Pets<\/a><\/strong>
\nBy Jerry Siegel<\/strong>, Robert Bernstein<\/strong>, Otto Binder<\/strong>, Leo Dorfman<\/strong>, Bill Finger<\/strong>, Edmond<\/strong> Hamilton<\/strong>, William Moulton Marston<\/strong>, Jim Shooter<\/strong>, Curt Swan<\/strong>, Jim Mooney<\/strong>, Pete Costanza<\/strong>, John Forte<\/strong>, Ramona Fradon<\/strong>, Sheldon Moldoff<\/strong>, George Papp<\/strong>, Harry G. Peter<\/strong>, Sy Barry<\/strong>, Stan Kaye<\/strong>, George Klein<\/strong>, Charles Paris<\/strong> & various (DC Comics)
\nISBN: 978-1779513397 (TPB\/Digital edition)
\n\u00a9 1947, 1955, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1964, 1965, 1968, 2022 DC Comics. All Rights Reserved.<\/p>\n

Ken Reid\u2019s Football Funnies \u2013 The First Half<\/a><\/strong>
\nBy Ken Reid<\/strong> (Rebellion Studios)
\nISBN: 978-1-78108-883-8 (HB\/Digital edition)
\n\u00a9 1970, 1971, 1972, & 2021 Rebellion Publishing Ltd. All Rights Reserved.<\/p>\n

Cedric vol. 7: Isn\u2019t It Past Your Bedtime?<\/a><\/strong>
\nBy Laudec<\/strong> & Cauvin<\/strong>; colours by Leonardo<\/strong>, translated by Jerome Saincantin<\/strong> (Cinebook)
\nISBN: 978-1-80044-025-8 (PB Album\/Digital edition)
\n\u00a9 Dupuis 1995 by Cauvin & Laudec. All rights reserved. English translation \u00a9 2021 Cinebook Ltd.<\/p>\n

Popeye volume 1: Olive Oyl and Her Sweety<\/a><\/strong>
\nBy Elzie Crisler Segar<\/strong> with Sergio Ponchione<\/strong>, Cathy Malkasian<\/strong> & various(Fantagraphics Books)
\nISBN: 978-1- 68396-462-9 (PB\/digital edition)
\n\u00a9 2021 Fantagraphics Books Inc. All Segar comics and drawings \u00a9 2021 King Features Syndicate. Inc.\/ Hearst Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved.<\/p>\n

Young Hellboy – The Hidden Land<\/a><\/strong>
\nBy Mike Mignola<\/strong>, Thomas Sniegoski<\/strong>, Craig Rousseau<\/strong>, Dave Stewart <\/strong>& Clem Robins<\/strong> (Dark Horse Books)
\nISBN: 978-1506723983 (HB) eISBN: 978-1-50672-399-0
\nYoung Hellboy<\/strong> \u2122 and \u00a9 2021 Mike Mignola. All rights reserved.<\/p>\n

Mighty Marvel Masterworks The Incredible Hulk volume 1<\/a><\/strong>
\nBy Stan Lee<\/strong> & Jack Kirby<\/strong>, with Steve Ditko<\/strong> & various (MARVEL)
\nISBN: 978-1-3029-3180-3 (TPB)
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Let\u2019s face it: this past year was bloody awful for everybody. Nevertheless some very gifted people created some remarkable comics works and I\u2019ll be damned if I don\u2019t give you all one last chance to see that for yourselves. Thus here\u2019s our compilation of the best graphic novels of 2022. You should check them out\u2026 … <\/p>\n

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