Random One-Shot Comics and Graphic Novels to Give to Friends Who Don't Read Comics (15 items)

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  (#10) The Walking Dead Compendium

  Description: The third compendium edition of the long-running zombie dystopian classic was published in 2016, meaning that one can own 144 issues of the series contained in just three volumes! The comic run is still ongoing, and these books never leave the bestseller list.

  Perfect For: Any fan of The Walking Dead TV show will love this, but they’re not the only ones. Anyone who thinks that comic books are just about capes and spandex will be blown away by the intricate storytelling on display here. Horror fans will be especially pleased.
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  (#15) Secret Path

  Description: One of Canada’s greatest musical icons, Gord Downie, was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer this year, but he’s not going down without a fight. Downie teamed up with renowned artist Jeff Lemire to create Secret Path, a comic book/music album collaboration that seeks to draw attention to the often horrific plight of Canada’s Aboriginal peoples.

  Perfect For: Music lovers and those with a social conscience will surely love this truly special project. The story here, both in real life and on the page, is so touching that anyone with a heart will treasure it.
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  (#14) Patience

  Description: Daniel Clowes is known for his quirky works, and Patience definitely fits the bill. Self-described as a “psychedelic science-fiction love story,” Patience features time travel in a way that will leave your head, and your heart, spinning.

  Perfect For: With its somewhat unique blend of hardcore science-fiction and heartfelt romance, Patience covers a lot of bases. If you’ve got a couple on your list where only one of the two is nerdy, this could be the gift to bring them together!
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  (#11) Vader Down

  Description: The first crossover event since Marvel took over the publishing of Star Wars comic again, Vader Down was an epic clash between Darth himself and the full forces of the rebellion. Luke, Han, Leia, and Chewie were all present for this all-out brawl that saw Vader backed into a corner and at his most dangerous.

  Perfect For: Star Wars fans will absolutely love Vader Down, even if they’ve never read a comic before. The characters are portrayed exactly as they are on the screen, and Vader is operating at peak levels of badass. Even better, the comic book medium allows for far greater mayhem than has ever been seen on the big screen.
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  (#12) Ghosts

  Description: Sweet and sappy, Ghosts is another work from Raina Telgemeier aimed at spreading a strong and positive message in a visually and emotionally engaging manner. Though this is classified as a children’s book, there’s a huge amount of depth here. The themes of family, growing up, and understanding are powerful.

  Perfect For: This book is primarily aimed at children, and will likely be a favorite of any giftees under the age of 10. However, the sheer beauty of this comic probably means that anybody on your list would enjoy giving it a read.
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  (#8) Lumberjanes

  Description: Lumberjanes is a comic with one of the most positive central messages out there. Featuring a group of girls adventuring in the woods with no regard for traditional gender roles, this book promotes individuality, tolerance, and most importantly, good, old-fashioned fun.

  Perfect For: This comic is aimed squarely at a younger crowd, and is sure to be a hit among adolescent girls. However, that doesn’t mean that adults can’t enjoy it, too, especially those who tend to view themselves as more progressive.

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