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  •  🆕 Notable Visual Novels & Graphic Releases
  • David Dastmalchian & Catt Staggs – Through
  • A deeply personal new graphic novel about Alix, who’s transported to a mythical realm molded by her mental state—blurring boundaries between liberation and confinement. Preorders already open 
  • The Washington Post
  • +5
  • Epic Reads
  • +5
  • PublishersWeekly.com
  • +5
  • DC
  • +2
  • People.com
  • +2
  • People.com
  • +2
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  • Craig Thompson – Ginseng Roots
  • This memoir/travelogue hybrid uses lush illustration to explore American ginseng farming, his own family history, and U.S.–China cultural exchanges. Visually rich and evocative 
  • BOOK RIOT
  • +2
  • The Washington Post
  • +2
  • The Week
  • +2
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  • Versyp & Clement – Skin
  • A poetic story about an art teacher and her model, portrayed via sketchy silhouettes and textured visuals—an emotionally focused piece with almost no text 
  • The Washington Post
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  • Pamchaud – From Above
  • Crime fiction reimagined with aerial perspectives and minimalist, color‑coded design—a stylized visual experience that tells the story intuitively 
  • The Washington Post
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  • 📘 Upcoming & Pavely Announced
  • Marissa Meyer & Joelle Murray – We Could Be Magic (YA fiction)
  • A summer‑romance graphic novel set in a whimsical theme‑park world, combining heartfelt storytelling with bright, playful visuals 
  • People.com
  • +13
  • Epic Reads
  • +13
  • The Washington Post
  • +13
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  • Rey Terciero & Claudia Aguirre – Dan in Green Gables
  • A modern queer reimagining of Anne of Green Gables illustrated with expressive visuals to support its emotional narrative 
  • BOOK RIOT
  • +3
  • Epic Reads
  • +3
  • The Washington Post
  • +3
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  • Kieron Gillen & Stephanie Hans – We Called Them Giants
  • A dark, imaginative tale of a girl and a giant from different worlds seeking connection—gorgeous artwork carries much of the storytelling 
  • Wikipedia
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  • Paul & Gaëtan Brizzi – Le Fantôme de l’Opéra
  • A grand, visually immersive French graphic adaptation of The Phantom of the Opera, rendered in charcoal and wax-pencil 
  • DC
  • +9
  • Wikipedia
  • +9
  • Wikipedia
  • +9
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  • 🧠 For Nearly Wordless or Silent Graphic Novels
  • These timeless stories rely almost entirely on visuals to convey meaning and emotion:

  • The Arrival by Shaun Tan

  • Leaf by Daishu Ma

  • The Park Bench by Christophe Chabouté

  • Robot Dreams by Sara Varon
  • Readers praise their emotional weight and storytelling impact despite minimal or no text

  • From Spring 2025 & Beyond:
    • María Medem – Land of Mirrors
    • An apocalyptic meditation following Antonia’s journey. Soft colors and minimalist text help visuals carry the emotional weight.
    • The Beat
    • +4
    • Reddit
    • +4
    • Literary Hub
    • +4
    • Comic Book Herald
    • +2
    • The Washington Post
    • +2
    • Comic Releases
    • +2

    • Rachel Ang – I Ate the Whole World to Find You
    • Emotional vignettes and surreal transitions; expressive sketchwork creates a cinematic, visually driven story with sparse text.
    • The Washington Post

    • Marek Novak – Kafka’s Manuscript
    • A mostly wordless historical tale told via stark black-and-white visuals inspired by woodcut novels.
    • The Washington Post
    • +1
    • Platform Magazine
    • +1

    • Anders Nilsen – Tongues
    • A multi-narrative, richly illustrated retelling of Prometheus—layers of visual storytelling, including foldout panels, with light text.
    • damonza.com
    • +15
    • The Washington Post
    • +15
    • Reddit
    • +15

    • 🌟 Highly Recommended Wordless Classics & Modern Gems:
    • The Arrival by Shaun Tan

    • Leaf by Daishu Ma

    • Robot Dreams by Sara Varon

    • The Park Bench by Christophe Chabouté

    • Korgi: The Complete Tale by Christian Slade
    • (Omnibus of mostly wordless fantasy shorts about corgis)
    • DC
    • +13
    • darkshelfofwonders.com
    • +13
    • Reddit
    • +13

    • Reddit readers also praise:

    • “Park Bench… Absolute gem!” and “Alone” by Chabouté
    • Epic Reads
    • +3
    • Polygon
    • +3
    • Reddit
    • +3
    • Reddit

    • Other noteworthy mentions:
    • Tale of Sand, Age of Reptiles, Mr O, One Soul, Owly, Anno’s Journey
    • Reddit
    • +2
    • Reddit
    • +2
    • Reddit
    • +2

    • 📅 Upcoming & Minor‑Text Highlights:
    • David Dastmalchian & Catt Staggs – Through
    • A deeply visual psychological journey inspired by mental health and identity, available now for preorder. Contains some text but strong imagery is central

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