{"id":2779,"date":"2014-04-29T13:45:47","date_gmt":"2014-04-29T17:45:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.highpoint.edu\/library\/?p=2779"},"modified":"2022-07-21T10:45:10","modified_gmt":"2022-07-21T14:45:10","slug":"a-beginners-guide-to-graphic-novels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.highpoint.edu\/library\/2014\/04\/29\/a-beginners-guide-to-graphic-novels\/","title":{"rendered":"A Beginner’s Guide to Graphic Novels"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Comic<\/p>\n

Graphic Novels are not just thick comic books (check out the comic by Jessica Abel above). They combine words and pictures to produce a uniquely wonderful storytelling experience. I’ve compiled a list of graphic novels that rank among my most favorite of all time. (They are also available to borrow from Smith Library.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\"watchmen\"<\/td>\n\n

Watchmen<\/a><\/h2>\n

by Alan Moore & Dave Gibbons<\/em><\/p>\n

This is one of the most influential graphic novels of all time. It chronicles the story of a group of former super heroes being stalked by an unknown assassin.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\"Y<\/td>\n\n

Y: The last man: Unmanned<\/a><\/h2>\n

by Brian K Vaughan & Pia Guerra<\/em><\/p>\n

Brian K Vaughan\u2019s epic tale of the sole survivor of a plague that instantly wipes out every last sperm, fetus, and fully developed mammal with a Y chromosome.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\"persepolis\"<\/td>\n\n

Persepolis<\/a><\/h2>\n

by Marjane Satrapi<\/em><\/p>\n

In powerful black-and-white comic strip images, Satrapi tells the story of her life in Tehran from ages 6-14, years that saw the overthrow of the Shah’s regime, the triumph of the Islamic Revolution, and the devastating effects of war with Iraq.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\"batman\"<\/td>\n\n

Batman: the Dark Knight returns<\/a><\/h2>\n

by Frank Miller & Klaus Janson; Lynn Varley<\/em><\/p>\n

This story takes place 10 years after an elderly Batman has retired from crime-fighting. Gotham City has sunk deeper into decadence and lawlessness. The Dark Knight comes back for one final adventure when the city needs him most<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\"blankets\"<\/td>\n\n

Blankets: A graphic novel<\/a><\/h2>\n

by Craig Thompson<\/em><\/p>\n

Craig Thompson writes and draws this coming-of-age tale based on his own adolescence. The story is touching, but the real draw is the intricate and expressive artwork.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\"vendetta\"<\/td>\n\n

V for vendetta<\/a><\/h2>\n

by Alan Moore; David Lloyd<\/em><\/p>\n

Set in a dystopian England under totalitarian rule, a mysterious man in a Guy Fawkes mask fights political oppressors through terrorism and seemingly ridiculous acts.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\"batman<\/td>\n\n

Batman: The killing joke<\/a><\/h2>\n

by Alan Moore, Brian Bolland, & Richard Starkings<\/em><\/p>\n

The Joker systematically goes after all of Batman’s closest friends. This is easily considered one of the best Batman stories ever told, and is a must-read for any Batman fan.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

\"T_Middlebrooks\"<\/a>
\n\u2014Trae Middlebrooks<\/strong>
\nLate Night Library Supervisor, Smith Library<\/em>
\nwmiddleb@highpoint.edu<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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