Habibi

Craig Thompson's Habibi is a sweeping, standalone graphic novel from Pantheon (not a serialized series, though this entry lists a single 2011 Faber & Faber edition). A masterwork of visual storytelling, Thompson wrote and illustrated this epic, exploring themes of slavery, faith, and love against a richly imagined, ancient Middle Eastern landscape. Its lush, intricate art and emotionally resonant narrative cemented Thompson's reputation as a singular voice in the medium.