Graphic Novel Challenge

Manga are not really my thing, but tons of students in my library read them voraciously so I thought I'd join this challenge, which would encourage me to try out a new genre. I have actually read 3 graphic novels: Persepolis, Fahrenheit 451, and Maus. I am going to go for Intermediate (3 to 10 comics or graphic novels), but dont' have a confirmed list yet. Here's some ideas that I have (I'd love feedback on any of them):

1. Inu Yasha (manga)
2. Naruto (manga)
3. Crimson (manga)
4. Chinese Born American
5. Pride of Baghdad by Vaughan and Henrichon--January 9 2006
6. Pedro and Me--January 10, 2010
7. Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka, redone by Peter Kuper--January 7, 2010
8. Life Sucks by Jessica Abel
9. Aya by Marguerite Abouet--January 6, 2010
   
10. Identity Crisis by Brad Meltzer

Here's the scoop on the Graphic Novels Challenge:
So - rules and guidelines:

• The challenge starts on January 1st 2010 and ends on December 31st (but we don't mind you starting early.)
• You don't have to make a list beforehand (but you can, of course! Lists are great because they give ideas to people who aren't sure what to read. And if you do make one, don't feel forced to stick to it!)
• We simplified the levels of participation: you can be a Beginner (3 Comics or Graphic Novels), Intermediate(3-10) or an Expert (10+). You're more than free to adjust your level of participation after the challenge has begun.
• There will be mini-challenges! Look for a post with more info on that soon.
• Overlaps with other challenges are totally fine.
  

We also wanted to ask participants whether they'd rather post their reviews to the blog like we did for the past two years, or if we should post a monthly/bi-monthly Mr Linky where you'd enter your reviews like some other challenges do. We'd be fine with either option - just let us know in the comments which one you'd find more convenient, and we'll let the majority decide.