As he tries to find a way back and prevent further conflict, he uncovers the dark history of his ancestors after encountering the old mystic Ming, and the great beast Midnight. It tells the story of the exiled Prince Sing, who is traveling to the fabled Old Land with his clan, only to be separated after an attack from the vengeful Dragon Tribe. 2021 was an exciting year for graphic novels, but there were eleven that were our absolute favoritesĮthan Young’s “The Dragon Path” is a stunning and beautiful children’s fantasy graphic novel, a refreshing mix of western and eastern aesthetics and sensibilities, that’s at once a slice of royal wish fulfilment for young Asian readers, and a fable about the weight and responsbility of having an imperial legacy. It can be like the difference between a movie and a TV show it’s partially a question of length, but the different format also has different storytelling concerns. While a lot of comics are published in monthly floppy issues and eventually collected into paperback books, graphic novels are always intended to be books.

We know better! A graphic novel is simply a format. We’ve got over 25 categories to get through, so make sure you’re checking out all of the articles by using our 2021 Year in Review tag.īest Original Graphic NovelIn some circles, the distinction between comics and graphic novels is an important one, and possibly is even an indicator of the quality of the story. Welcome to the Multiversity Year in Review for 2021! To call this a weird year is a Hulk-sized understatement, but one thing that was a pleasant surprise was the sheer number of interesting and excellent comics that came out this year.

Djeliya by Juni Ba