Ideas for Graphic Novels to Donate

[levelorlife]

We're doing a Toys for Tots drive at my work and I was told that 1. They take books and 2. One of the hardest kinds of gifts for them to get is for older teenagers. So I'm trying to think of a couple of good graphics novels for that age group. My immediately thought is Invincible, but I'd find it a little cruel to get someone who can't afford to buy books addicted to a story like that.
So I need some help thinking of some self-contained, young adult (So Wanted is out) graphic novels. I know the iFanbase won't fail me.

[thenextchampion]

Lets see young adult....probably dont want it too be too extreme in the violence and sex departments....Single stories....

-Blankets
-Any of the Minx books (Yes stuff like Janes in Love is a 2 volume story, but they can be read individually without much problems...for me at least) This includes Janes in Love, New York Four, Burnout...stuff like that
-Owly (Girls love that)
-Brave and the Bold (any old or recent collections will do. Since the majority of the books arent connected it doesnt matter what you get)

There's a hell of a lot more, but that's all I got right now buddy. Hope this helps.

[winthewonderboy]

Pride of Baghdad

Anything from the Minx line, except water baby (cuz it kinda sucked)

Demo

Doctor 13: Architecture and Morality

Blue Monday

Hope that helps some. Plus, all of those are very unisex so it doesn't matter if they go to a boy or girl.

[dave-carr]

I suggest The Escapists (http://http://www.amazon.com/Escapists-Brian-K-Vaughan/dp/1593078315/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1229088276&sr=8-1)

It's a self contained Mini perfect for all ages, exemplifying the power of Art, friendship and Legacy.

[neb]

Anything in the Minx line, which is designed for teenagers.

Scott Pillgrim

Utlimate Spider-Man

The Escapist

I would really avoid anything from Vertigo, as much of their stuff is not appropriate for people under the age of 17. I'm sure many parents/the organization may not want that kind of content in the hands of young teenagers.

[sarahg42]

In case you still need suggestions... Suburban Glamour (http://www.amazon.com/Suburban-Glamour-Jamie-Mckelvie/dp/1582408785) is an excellent book for teens.

[six-gun]

I third The Escapists recommendation.

May I also add to the list The Leading Man (fun, harmless James Bond-esque adventure) and Captain America vols. 1 & 2 (the best superhero comic today, and the first two trades are a perfectly self-contained story on their own).

[neb]

In case you still need suggestions... Suburban Glamour (http://www.amazon.com/Suburban-Glamour-Jamie-Mckelvie/dp/1582408785) is an excellent book for teens.

That's a great one.

Dynamo 5 is another one I thought of the other day. A teen superhero book that's freakin' amazing.

[esophagus]

To add to the list of quality recommendations, Bone.

[cenquist]

To add to the list of quality recommendations, Bone.

Awesome series!

[johnvferrigno]

Bone is a good choice. As is Blankets. Box Office Poison. Watchmen. Maus. All are self contained stories without anything too graphic or over the top to make it non-age appropriate.