Comics can be as varied and diverse as their readers. Who says you need to be a superhero buff to enjoy a good graphic novel?

For years, comics and graphic novels have gained both critical acclaim and literary clout in the book world. Horror and fantasy to historical and literary fiction, there's a comic out there to fit anyone's reading taste.

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Once you've found the perfect comic to suit your reading style, you can always branch out beyond your comfort zone. But before you dive into the entire X-Men omnibus, start off with a good, literary read.