Graphic Novels

Illegal by Eion Colfer (2017)

Sponsor(s): Mr. David Pool (Geer Head of House)

A powerful story of survival, hope, and courage.

When Ebo's brother disappears, he knows there’s only one place he could be headed: Europe. Determined to find him—and reunite with his sister—Ebo sets off alone on a harrowing journey across the Sahara Desert, through the chaos of Tripoli, and onto the dangerous waters of the Mediterranean.

Told with stunning full-colour artwork, Illegal is a gripping graphic novel by Eoin Colfer (Artemis Fowl) that shines a light on the refugee experience through the eyes of a brave young boy. Perfect for middle-grade and teen readers, this is a story of resilience, humanity, and the power of hope.

Watchmen by Alan Moore (1987) (For Gr 10-12 only)

Sponsor(s): Ms. Saba Soltani (Inclusive Education Teacher)

Watchmen, the groundbreaking series from award-winning author Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons, presents a world where the mere presence of American superheroes changed history—the U.S. won the Vietnam War, Nixon is still president, and the Cold War is in full effect.

Considered the greatest graphic novel in the history of the medium, the Hugo Award-winning story chronicles the fall from grace of a group of superheroes plagued by all-too-human failings. Along the way, the concept of the superhero is dissected as an unknown assassin stalks the erstwhile heroes.