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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