“That’s From A Comic??”:

Graphic Novels in Films(Plus information on how to read graphic novels and manga)

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What is a Graphic Novel?

A complete, book length story that is bound in one volume. Graphic novels can either be original or reprinted material from monthly comic books.

A Bit of History:

Graphic Novels grew in the late 1970’s and early 1980’s and

attempted to create a sophisticated story, told in comic book format, in

one full-length book.

Today’s graphic novels are serious works of fiction that strive toward the

status of literature.

How do you read a graphic novel? All the panes and panels are so

confusing!

Stevenson High School handout

How To Read a Graphic Novel more detailed exam

Okay. I get that. What’s the backward deal with all the Manga?

Navigating Manga Panels

They really make movies From comic books…err…um…Graphic Novels??

Come on!

Recognize any of these?

What about these?

Why is this genre so popular?

• I Need A Hero• Why are we looking for

heroes?• What is happening in

the world? Politically? Economically?

Who are THESE guys??• Warren Ellis (RED)• John Wagner (A History of

Violence)• Mark Millar (Wanted)• Grant Morrison (Arkham

Asylum)• Stan Lee (Avengers,

Daredevil, Iron Man, Hulk, Thor)

• Max Allen Collins (Road to Perdition)

• Alan Moore (From Hell, V for Vendetta, Watchmen)

• Frank Miller (Sin City, 300, The Spirit)

Kevin Grevioux (I, Frankenstein)

Do you know….Erika Alexander Concrete Park

Fillbach Brothers Cadaver Dogs of Winter, Captain Freebird, Star Wars

Tim Fielder Matty’s Rocket

Types of Graphic novels

•All-Ages Titles: books are intended for readers of all ages, but are produced with children in mind. Examples – Alison Dare,

Little Miss Adventures, The Batman Adventures and Simpsons.

•Mainstream Titles: comprise the majority of titles. Often focused on superheroes, these titles are suitable for older children and teenagers, but may contain violence, strong language, and provocative images

of women. Examples – Fantastic Four, Superman and Wonder Woman.

Professional & Trade Journals

•The Shy Librarian – Stephen Weiner’s column.

•Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) – has a long-running column, “Graphically Speaking,” appears in every issue.

•WIZARD Magazine – often described as the People magazine of the comic book world.

•Reviews also appear in School Library Journal, Booklist, and Publisher’s Weekly.

Websites about Comics & Graphic Novels

• Comic books for young adults: a guide for librarians: http://ulib.buffalo.edu/libraries/units/lml/comics/pages/index.html

• The comics get serious: http:// www.rationalmagic.com/comics/comics.html

• Librarians guide to anime and manga: www.koyagi.com/Libguide.html