![]() “McCloud makes the Faustian cliche his own with brilliantly layered storytelling and perfect pacing,” wrote Brian Heater. Our panel found the book’s themes resonated. ![]() Also participating are PW Graphic Novels Reviews editor Heidi MacDonald and PW senior news editor Calvin Reid. Taking part in this year’s poll are PW graphic novel reviewers Chris Barsanti, Lydia Conklin, John DiBello, Glen Downey, Brian Heater, Rob McMonigal, Matt O’Keefe, Sam Riedel, John Seven, and Whitney Taylor. The PW Graphic Novel Critics Poll is compiled by asking participating critics to list up to ten books, and then adding up multiple votes for any title. ![]() The book marked McCloud’s first fictional graphic novel in 20 years, and proved that he’s a masterful storyteller as well as the famed theorist behind Understanding Comics. Scott McCloud’s The Sculptor (First Second) tells the story of David Smith, a struggling sculptor who makes a deal with the devil to get incredible creative powers–but only 200 days to live to use these powers. ![]() The long-brewing story of an artist’s tortured relationship with creativity and fame topped the 2015 PW Graphic Novel Critics poll. ![]()
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