One popular one - off graphic novel is 'Maus' by Art Spiegelman. It tells the story of his father's experiences during the Holocaust in a unique and poignant way, using animals to represent different groups. Another is 'Persepolis' by Marjane Satrapi, which chronicles her life growing up in Iran during the Islamic Revolution. And 'Watchmen' by Alan Moore is also highly regarded. It deconstructs the superhero genre and presents a complex, dark story set in an alternate 1985.
Some great one off graphic novels include 'Habibi' by Craig Thompson. It's a beautifully illustrated and complex story set in an Arabian Nights - like world. Then there's 'Daytripper' by Fábio Moon and Gabriel Bá. This novel tells different stories of the main character's life at different ages, and each story is like a self - contained exploration of life, death, and love. Also, 'Through the Woods' by Emily Carroll is a collection of short, spooky stories in graphic novel form that are both chilling and beautifully told.
Well, 'The Sandman: Overture' by Neil Gaiman is a great one off graphic novel. It's a prequel to his famous 'The Sandman' series and offers a rich, dream - like exploration of the story's origins. 'Black Hole' by Charles Burns is also notable. It's a coming - of - age story set against the backdrop of a strange epidemic in a small town, with a very distinct art style. Oh, and 'Fun Home' by Alison Bechdel, which is a memoir that interweaves the story of her relationship with her father and her own coming - out as a lesbian.