Graphic Novels & Graphic Nonfiction

Please refer to the main MSWL page for general likes/dislikes.

Art that can stand on its own even without color or before color is added
Dynamic movement in and through the panels
Stylistically engaging, unique art that either feels nostalgic but not derivative or feels fresh and boundary-pushing
Strong sense of interplay between art and prose (knowing how and when to progress the story through the art vs. text)
Great use of space and tempo to evoke emotion
Manga and manhwa sensibilities are a plus

Not seeking

Writers who aren’t illustrators themselves or don’t have an artistic partner they’re working with for all their projects. I’m mostly focused on finding the former rather than the latter