10 Graphic Novels You Need to Read This Summer

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By Molly Horan2014-06-25 10:30:16 UTC

If you've been meaning to put a dent in your graphic novel reading list, summer is the perfect time to do it. You're less likely to be judgmentally side-eyed from people on the train who wonder why you're reading a comic book, and the lighter volumes will be less bulky in your beach bag.

But graphic novels aren't fluff reads — the illustrated titles can be just as heavy and informative as a picture-less prose.

See also: 12 YA Books for Your 2014 Summer Reading List

Dip your toes into the world of graphic novels with these fantastic suggestions.

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Molly Horan

Molly Horan was an editorial intern at Mashable. She's worked as an editorial fellow at Buzzfeed.com and an editorial intern at Dosomething.org and Crushable.com. Her web writing has also been published on Flavorwire.com, Sparknotes.com, and Nerve.co...More

Topics: books, Comics, Home, Lifestyle, reading, summer, Travel & Leisure

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