Graphic novel

Graphic novel is a term for a kind of comic book, usually with long and fairly complex storylines and often aimed at more mature audiences. However, the term is not strictly delimited, and can be notoriously difficult to pin down. It is often used to imply subjective distinctions in artistic quality between graphic novels and other kinds of comics which can be quite controversial. Graphic novels often encompass several separate issues of comic books and can be published over a period of several months or years and then republished in larger volumes.

External links

• The Big Comic Book DataBase an online searchable database of graphic novel and creator information.
• Recommended Graphic Novels for Public Libraries
• Graphic Novels and Comic Trade Paperbacks - An Annotated List
• The Visual Telling of Stories Archive
• The Comics Journal Message Board: The history of the term "graphic novel"
• Archive of The Comics Journal Message Board: The history of the term "graphic novel"
• The Graphic Novel Silver Anniversary