Overall, a good intro to the genre, but it is more of a catalog than anything else. The short synopsis are nice, but just showing the covers of the works isn't enough to convey the aesthetics of the artwork, the main focus of this genre. The age rating is definitely a plus. A good but slightly limited reference material. ( )

While an excellent introduction into the world of graphic novels, it's really nothing more than a glorified list. I give it 4 stars for the diversity of the list and Weiner's own notations (he even devises a C/Y/Y+/A rating system to describe age-appropriateness).

What lacks, though is organization and anything beyond a brief paragraph describing the plot of the graphic novel. Gaiman's and Weiner's introductions both offer personal thanks to the graphic novel, but beyond that...

A great guide for fans of the genre looking to branch out. ( )