Can you briefly introduce some top western graphic novels?

Sure. 'The Virginian' by Owen Wister is a classic. It's about a cowboy in Wyoming. 'High Noon' is also great. It's a story full of tension as a marshal waits for an outlaw at high noon. And 'The Big Sky' by A. B. Guthrie Jr. is a good one too.

Sure. 'Maus' is a must - mention. It uses mice and cats to depict Jews and Nazis during the Holocaust, making it a very impactful and educational read. 'Watchmen' is also up there. It has a complex plot and deep - thinking themes that changed the way people view superhero stories.

One more is 'Paper Girls'. It's about a group of girls who are newspaper delivery girls in the 1980s. But things take a very strange turn when they get caught up in a time - traveling adventure. The characters are relatable, and the story has a great mix of nostalgia and science - fiction elements.

Sure. 'The Virginian' is a foundational western novel. 'Lonesome Dove' is renowned for its in - depth characters. 'Riders of the Purple Sage' has action - packed plots. 'True Grit' has a memorable protagonist. 'Shane' is about a heroic figure. 'The Ox - Bow Incident' explores moral issues. And there are other great ones too.

The 10 top graphic novels vary in themes. 'Watchmen' questions the morality of heroes. 'Maus' uses mice and cats to represent Jews and Nazis, respectively, for a powerful impact. 'The Sandman' takes readers through a dreamscape filled with gods and monsters. 'Persepolis' shows the challenges in Iran. 'Bone' has a trio of Bone cousins on an epic journey. 'Fun Home' delves into family secrets. 'V for Vendetta' is about resistance. 'Scott Pilgrim' is about love and self - discovery. 'A Contract with God' was one of the first serious graphic novels.

Well, 'Wolverine: Civil War' could be among them. This one ties into the larger Marvel Civil War event and shows Wolverine's stance during that chaotic time. There are so many great graphic novels in the top 25 that it's hard to cover them all briefly.

Yes. 'Locke & Key' is about a family and the mystery of the keys in their new house. '30 Days of Night' is set in a spooky Alaskan town during the long night when vampires come. 'From Hell' gives a different take on the Jack the Ripper story, full of horror and mystery.

Sure. 'Maus' is a very important one. It tells the story of the Holocaust through the use of animals as characters, which is a unique and powerful way to approach such a heavy topic. It's a work that combines historical facts with a touch of fantasy in its animal - based storytelling.

Sure. 'Uzumaki' is about a town haunted by spirals, very strange and creepy. 'The Walking Dead' is famous for its zombie apocalypse setting. Then there's 'Hellboy', a unique hero fighting the supernatural.

Sure. 'Secret Wars' is a top one. It involves a lot of different superheroes being brought together in a strange new world. It has a lot of epic battles and cool character moments. Then there's 'Age of Apocalypse' which shows a dystopian future ruled by Apocalypse.