The Year's Best Graphic Novels, Comics, and Manga

An annual anthology series from St. Martin's Press, The Year's Best Graphic Novels, Comics, and Manga debuted in 2005 with a single, curated volume that aimed to survey the medium's finest work from the previous year. Edited by a rotating team of critics and scholars, it collected excerpts and full stories from a wide range of creators, offering both a snapshot of the year's achievements and a gateway for readers new to the form. Though short-lived, this one-shot remains a notable early attempt to codify a "best of" tradition for comics, celebrating the diversity of graphic novels, serialized comics, and manga in a single, accessible package.