Humans have been telling stories through illustrations since we were painting on cave walls. In this modern era of comics, we are blessed with an art form that explores every aspect of our lives—from superhero comics that have reflected our politics and shaped pop culture for decades to nonfiction comics that use singular art styles to showcase the human experience. We made sure our list of the best comic books of the century so far encapsulates that range. These comics, graphic novels, and graphic nonfiction include coming-of-age tales set during revolutions, ones that use fabulism to explore queer realities, and others that tell stories entirely through illustration. There are manga from Japan that have taken the world by storm, and even relatable comics geared towards younger readers that have ushered them into a lifetime of reading. These comics have made bestseller lists, been adapted into million-dollar franchises, and even been banned.…