Anjali Singh

Persepolis is a classroom staple, a feminist manifesto, and one of the most beloved graphic novels of all time. For the first time in hardcover, a stunning twentieth-anniversary complete edition is available now, with a new introduction by the author Marjane Satrapi that examines the Iranian political landscape in the context of global politics. Ever

The Pantheon Graphic Library will be expanding in 2025 with the recent announcement of Anders Nilsen’s Tongues. This new graphic novel duology is a modern retelling of the story of Prometheus. Set in a version of modern Central Asia, it follows the captive god’s friendship with the eagle who carries out his daily sentence of

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,

May 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.

The 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