Banned Books Week this year is coming up on September 18 – September 24! Graphic novels are not immune to challenges and censorship, with graphic illustrated works frequently finding themselves banned from classrooms and libraries for alleged violence, “pornographic” illustrations, and other “adult” themes. Books banned most frequently include those dealing with sexuality and gender,
Read moreMay is Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage month! This year, celebrate the wide-ranging diversity of AAPI heritage with a graphic novel. From memoirs to superheroes to coming-of-age tales and more, let this list be your jumping off point for exploring Asian American creators and stories this month and beyond.
Read moreThe graphic form can do so much to enhance the art of storytelling, and when applied to memoir–an inherently personal and intimate form of narrative–it can offer another medium through which to view the author’s emotions and memories. From historical narratives to re-imagined childhoods to sagas of depression and self-discovery, there’s a rich world of
Read moreWading through the wilderness of graphic novels and trades can be overwhelming! Never fear, we’ve done some of the legwork for you. Below, find top selections from our recent bestseller lists from some of our biggest publishers: IDW, DC, and Marvel. Maybe some are what you’d expect–Batman, Moon Knight, Sonic–but take note of some unexpected
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