Daytripper by Fabio Moon and Gabriel Ba Bras de Olivias Dominguez, a would-be novelist, is eking out his meager existence as an obituary writer in his 30s when he's gunned down at a bar. But that's only the beginning of story and only his first death of many. Yes, you read that right. This is one of the most powerfully written and drawn graphic novels ever made and a perfect gateway book to get everyone you know into comics. Price: $19.99

iZombie by Chris Roberson (writer) and Mark Allred (artist) Gwen Dylan is an ordinary girl who just happens to be a zombie. Okay, so maybe not so ordinary. She tries to live out her meager unlife, consuming the brains of the recently deceased only once a month to prevent becoming a full-on Romero, but eating brains means gaining the memories of the dearly departed. Match that with murder and you've got a great spin on the zombie trope and a fun gift for your favorite Walking Dead fan. Price $14.99 per volume (Vol. 1 & 2 available)

Joe the Barbarian by Grant Morrison Joe has a rough life—bullies at school, a father lost to the Iraq War and a rough case of Type 1 diabetes. One day he enters a realm of adventure with pirates, hellhounds, castles and more. Is it insulin-deprived delirium or something more? Price $29.99

DC Comics&$8212;The New 52 Hardcover by Various In 2011, DC Comics took a huge risk and completely relaunched nearly its entire line of titles. This book collects all 52 #1's—some good, some not-so-good, but all of them interesting. It's the first full glimpse into the beginning of the new DC Universe. Price: $150.00

Morning Glories by Nick Spencer Only the best and the brightest get into Morning Glory Academy—whether they like it or not! Follow the latest crop of students as they uncover the deadly secrets behind their new home. Perfect for your Lost and Fringe buddies. Volume 1: $9.99, Volume 2: $12.99

League of Extraordinary Gentlemen Omnibus by Alan Moore Yes, it's Alan Moore's classic tale of Captain Nemo, Dr. Jekyll, the Invisible Man, and all the others collected in a fat, tasty hardbound. None of that filthy movie nonsense; this is how the story was meant to be enjoyed. Price: $49.99

Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Tales by Various Think Buffy's the only Slayer worth knowing about? Think again. This oversize hardcover collects the stories of Slayers throughout history, along with tales of some of the most dangerous vampires. A perfect gift for your favorite Whedon geek. Price $29.99

Batman: Noel by Lee Bermejo What do you get when you combine the Dark Knight with A Christmas Carol? Well ... this! Batman comes down hard on Bob, a criminal just trying to get by, and winds up being visiting by three spirits ... er, supervillains. It's Batman meets Christmas, which makes it basically a no-brainer this holiday season. Price $22.99

Thor Omnibus by Walt Simonson Most Marvel characters found their footing with Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, but Thor didn't become the classic hero until Walt Simonson wrote what is arguably the greatest run of the character ever. This omnibus collects Simonson's run in its entirety while throwing a fresh coat of paint on it to boot. If you're looking to make a Thor fan out of someone, this is the way to do it. Price: $125.00

Bone 20th Anniversary Collection by Jeff Smith It's the complete all-ages saga of Bone in an oversized hardcover. This is for the big collectors, as it also comes with a signed print, pewter figures, a gold coin, a DVD, a companion book of every cover and basically everything but the partridge in the pear tree. If Jeff Smith is your giftee's obsession, then this is the way to go. Price $300.00

Complete Echo by Terry Moore Terry Moore is known for writing and drawing some of the most realistic women in comics. With Echo, he goes one better by crafting a hard science fiction story about a girl who can't be touched unless she wants to be. Also, she's a bomb and the world may be ending. Price: $39.99

Fantastic Four Omnibus by John Byrne It was the 20th anniversary of the FF, and John Byrne gave them a proper celebration with one of the best runs for the team since their creation. Huge crossover stories happened during this time period teaming the Fantastic Four up with Spider-Man, the X-Men, Captain America, the Inhumans and more as they faced off against Dr. Doom, Galactus, Annihilus and every supervillain in between. Price: $125.00

The Batman Files Less for the avid reader and more for the serious Batman collector, this tome contains an in-depth look at how Batman fights crime, from computer files, to crime scene photos, maps of Gotham and blueprints to every gadget, weapon and shiny toy in the pointy-eared freak's arsenal. Price $100.00

Stephen King's The Dark Tower by Stephen King/Peter David One of King's most sprawling epics, the Dark Tower series shows us a glimpse of a future dystopian world that combines the wild west with the occult. Peter David's adaptation to the graphic novel format has given this story more life than it ever had in simple print. This is a must-own for any King fan, especially if you're looking to get them into funny books. Jae Lee's art is absolutely stunning. Price: $150.00

The New Teen Titans—Games by Marv Wolfman and George Perez Way back in the 1980s, The New Teen Titans was DC's best-selling book and Games was due to be Wolfman and Perez's swan song. Twenty-three years later, it's finally getting released. It's a blend of classic comic storytelling with a modern-day ending. Perfect for your fans of the Titans, old and new. Price: $24.99