Guide to Starting a BD Collection

For Beginners

Start with acknowledged classics that demonstrate BD's range: - Tintin by Hergé: Clear line mastery and adventure storytelling - Astérix by Goscinny & Uderzo: Humor and cultural commentary - Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi: Autobiographical power - Blacksad by Díaz Canales & Guarnido: Modern noir excellence

By Interest

For Literature Lovers: - "Epileptic" by David B. - "Blue Is the Warmest Color" by Julie Maroh - "The Arab of the Future" by Riad Sattouf

For Art Enthusiasts: - "The Incal" by Jodorowsky & Moebius - "Cities of the Fantastic" by Schuiten & Peeters - "Beautiful Darkness" by Vehlmann & Kerascoët

For History Buffs: - "It Was the War of the Trenches" by Jacques Tardi - "The Photographer" by Guibert, Lefèvre & Lemercier - "Maus" by Art Spiegelman

For Humor Seekers: - "Gaston Lagaffe" by André Franquin - "Les Frustrés" by Claire Bretécher - "Pascal Brutal" by Riad Sattouf

Building Your Collection

- Visit specialized BD shops for expert recommendations - Attend festivals for discoveries and creator meetings - Join online communities for reviews and discussions - Support libraries with strong BD sections - Consider French editions if you read French, as translations sometimes lose nuances