Graphic Novels

What is a graphic novel?

A graphic novel is a narrative work in which the story is conveyed to the reader using sequential art in either an experimental design or in a traditional comics format.  The term is employed in a broad manner, encompassing non-fiction works and thematically linked short stories as well as fictional stories across a number of genres.

Category Archives: Graphic Novel

Bart Simpson’s Guide to Life

Posted on February 22, 2011 by karriecox

Bart Simpson’s Guide to Life By Matt Groening ISBN: 006096975X, c.1993 Bart Simpson stars in his own imaginative guide on how to live life to the fullest. Color lies on every page and draws the reader to listen to Bart’s … Continue reading →
Posted in Book Review, Graphic Novel, Humor, Manga | Tagged Family, humor, Jobs, Life | Leave a comment | Edit

Marmalade Boy, vol. 1

Posted on February 23, 2011 by karriecox

Marmalade Boy 1 By Wataru Yoshizumi Illustrated by Wataru Yoshizumi ISBN: 978-1931514545,  c.1998 The manga is very realistic (except for her parents) and it has a terrific plot.  Like a soap opera, there are many more issues to read.   It … Continue reading →
Posted in Book Review, Five Star, Graphic Novel, Humor, Manga, Romance | Tagged Brothers, Conflict, Divorce, Family, Romance, Siblings | Leave a comment | Edit

Maus I: A Survivor’s Tale: My Father Bleeds

Posted on March 3, 2011 by karriecox

Maus I: A Survivor’s Tale: My Father Bleeds By Art Spiegelman ISBN: 9780394747231, c.1991 “Maus” is unique, in that the tale of Vladek and his wife, Anna, is told in stark black-and-white pictures, and that the characters are not even … Continue reading →
Posted in Book Review, Graphic Novel, Non-Fiction, Three Star | Tagged Autobiography, Comic book, Father and sons, Holocaust, Horror, Survival | Leave a comment | Edit