Popular oversized graphic novels are often those that have made a big impact on the medium. For example, 'Akira' by Katsuhiro Otomo. It has a complex cyberpunk story with amazing art. Then there's 'Scott Pilgrim' by Bryan Lee O'Malley, which combines humor, video game references and a coming - of - age story. 'V for Vendetta' by Alan Moore is also a classic, with its themes of resistance and freedom in a dystopian setting.
Well, it's hard to say for sure. 'Aviator' could be entirely fictional, or it might be loosely based on some true events or real-life aviators, but with significant alterations for the sake of the story.
The Aviator does have a basis in truth. It tells the story of Howard Hughes, though some artistic liberties were likely taken to make it more engaging for the audience.
In fact, 'Aviator' draws heavily from true events, though some artistic liberties might have been taken for dramatic effect. But the core elements are based on reality.