Graphic novels are book-length works in which the story is told in both words and pictures. The term graphic novel can apply to works that are originally produced in book format as well those that were previously published as a series or in comic book form and are later combined to form a book-length work. Though they are extremely popular with young adults, graphic novels are written for various audiences, including children, teens and adults. Graphic novels vary greatly in subject and style, encompassing a number of traditional genres from horror and fantasy to realistic fiction and memoirs.
Print Resources
Web Resources
- Comics Worth Reading - Provides information, reviews and descriptions of graphic novels and comic books. The site is updated each month.
- Harvey Awards
- The Fourth Rail Concentrates primarily on graphic novels from Independent Publishers. Includes monthly previews and reviews of new novels, notes and annotations for specific titles, and a user's forum. The archives provide reviews dating back to 2001.
- The Lair - Provides short reviews, divided into genres, as well as news & gossip and a "core list" section of must-reads. Content includes Creator, Title and Publisher indexes of every title on the site.
