Habibi

Craig Thompson’s Habibi, published by Oog & Blik and De Bezige Bij from 2011 onward, is a standalone graphic novel that weaves a sprawling, lyrical tale of love and survival set against a richly imagined Middle Eastern-inspired landscape. Thompson’s lush, intricate artwork and deeply human storytelling explore themes of faith, slavery, and identity, making the book a landmark in contemporary graphic literature. Though it consists of a single volume, its ambition and artistry have cemented it as a defining work of the 2010s.