Alice Oseman’s Heartstopper becomes the UK’s fastest-selling graphic novel ever
First three days of sales also made the fifth volume of the LGBTQ+ young adult series the overall best-selling book of the week across all categories
Groundbreaking graphic novel on Gaza rushed back into print 20 years on
When Joe Sacco created Palestine no one knew what ‘comics journalism’ was. Now his pioneering book has eager new readers
The Archies review – Riverdale goes to India for goofy lessons in capitalism
Relocated to north India in 1964, the comic-book class struggle here comes complete with romance and brilliant choreography
Best graphic novels of 2023
Hip-hop history, real-world wishes and the forgotten watercolourist in Turner’s shadow are among the subjects of this year’s finest comics
Rachel Cooke’s best graphic novels of 2023
From a beautiful 20th anniversary edition of Craig Thompson’s classic to Camille Jourdy’s gorgeously illustrated Juliette, here are the best of this year’s releases
My Father’s Secrets review – Holocaust pain unlocked in Jewish coming-of-age tale
Animated feature, based on Michel Kichka’s autobiographical graphic novel, explores the legacy of genocide from a sideways angle
The Cliff by Manon Debaye review – misfits with a monstrous plan
This deceptively charming story of preteen friends seeking refuge in the French countryside is a modern-day Lord of the Flies
Graphic short story: Dancing Queen by Anna Readman
Anna Readman has been named winner in the Observer/Faber graphic short story prize 2023. This is her entry
‘It would be amazing if this led to something’: Anna Readman, winner of our graphic short story prize 2023
Dancing Queen, Readman’s meditation on a lost friend, won this year’s Observer/Faber graphic short story prize. Now she’s glad she gave up the day job…
Graphic short story: Safe Passage by Candy Gourlay
Candy Gourlay has been named runner-up in the Observer/Faber graphic short story prize 2023. This is her entry
Keith Giffen obituary
Acclaimed comic writer and artist who created such popular characters as Blue Beetle and Lobo over his 50-year career
Keith Giffen, comic book artist and writer, dies aged 70
Creator of Rocket Raccoon, star of Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy movie series, and the DC superhero Blue Beetle died after suffering a stroke on Monday
Monica by Daniel Clowes review – pitch-perfect portraits of an ever scarier US
A prickly misfit connects nine dark tales in this sad and sharply funny new book from the author of Ghost World
Pratchett power: from lost stories to new adaptations, how the late Discworld author lives on
It’s 40 years since The Colour of Magic hit the shelves. As newly unearthed short stories are published, fans and friends celebrate the late author’s enduring legacy
Monica by Daniel Clowes review – a thrilling kaleidoscopic journey
A woman sets out to uncover the truth about her mother’s disappearance in this genre-hopping celebration of visual storytelling