Graphic novels are always one of my favorite section in a bookstore

Ranging from the DC series of Batman all the way to the Justice League, up until X-Men and Avengers of Marvels.

And above all, Alex Ross is one of my favorite artist

Why was it banned?

Content too sensitive for the local taste?

I have a theory: One powerful element of a graphic novel, is when an iconic character, especially leading character, got into a worst accident that stops them from being a hero anymore, or even worst, dead. Its a cheesy move, but it sells well

By dead, I meant literally died.
(and stays dead for a long time, until *of course* the character is revived again)

Death of Superman was a freaking hit among fans.
The US fans treats the death of Sups just like how Japanese manga fans treats the day Joe Yabuki (Ashita No Joe) died.

Then Captain America was next, from the Marvel side.

As for the Batman fans, the day Jason Todd (2nd Robin) died was a huge frustration for Bats, but fans all over the world clap hands on reading that Most of them didn't like Jason at all, since all these years, Robin had always been d*** Grayson. Since Grayson had grew up and moved to Bludhaven as Nightwing, Jason was filled in. In the end, fans now loved the 3rd Robin @ Tim Drake, since he has the d*** Grayson-aura around him.

Batgirl's accident was also a runaway hit when she was shot by Joker and the Prince of Clown took nude photos of her. But who can forget the accident caused by Bane on the day he breaks Batman's back, crippled our Dark Knight temporarily.

I haven't read yet the latest powerful death graphic novel, and yes you can guess it --- the Death of Batman

Anyone read it yet?

I read Sandman before, but not really a fan.

If its magic, I'm more of a Zartana fan