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Manga and Graphic Novels That Hooked Me Immediately

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My favorite manga, graphic novels and webtoon comics that had me hooked from start to finish. I’ve got a bit of everything in this list including mystery, action, fantasy, comedy, and horror. I hope you enjoy the list and find your next read.
 
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Easily my all-time favorite manga. A gripping story of a man who saves a boy, only to find himself chasing the consequences across a tense, thrilling journey.
Monster: The Perfect Edition, Vol. 1 by Naoki Urasawa, Paperback
 
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An intense story of children uncovering dark secrets and fighting for survival.
Promised Neverland Series
 
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After watching Squid Game, this was exactly what I wanted: intense games, strategy, and suspense at every turn.
Alice in Borderland, Vol. 1 by Haro Aso, Paperback
 
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Such a fun and ligthhearted read about a spy, an assassin, and a telepath who form a family without knowing eachothers abilities.
Spy x Family, Vol. 1 by Tatsuya Endo, Paperback
 
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Fantastic read about war and two people who aren’t meant to be together fall in love.
Saga, Volume 1 by Brian K. Vaughan, Paperback
 
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For fans of stranger things this is for you.
Paper Girls, Volume 1 by Brian K. Vaughan, Paperback
 
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A wildly fun and heartwarming story about Nimona, a shapeshifter, who teams up with a villain.
Nimona: 10th Anniversary Limited Edition: A Graphic Novel
 
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I love how this story blends action, suspense, and character growth. It keeps me hooked every chapter!
unOrdinary
 
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I picked up Monstress for the art, but stayed because the story hit way harder than I expected.
Monstress, Book One by Marjorie Liu, Sana Takeda, Hardcover
 
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This follows Shin-Ae as she juggles love triangles, friendships, and family chaos. It's a perfect binge for anyone who loves messy, real-life romance stories.
I Love Yoo