22 of the Best Graphic Novels of All Time

"Comics used to be so heavily associated with children, there was an entire Comics Code Authority to regulate what could and could not be in front of children. Comics for older audiences were always around, with one of the earliest graphic novels by Will Eisner, A Contract with God, setting a standard for using the medium to tell more serious, realistic stories. Graphic novels have a long history, though you could argue about when exactly they were taken seriously for their literary merit. The best graphic novels of all time embrace the form of comics to enhance their storytelling."