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Graphic Novels


Enter the world of the Graphic Novel, a book length story presented in a visual, sequential art format (or, a longer version of a comic book).

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Eisner Awards
The Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards are considered the "Oscars" of the comic book industry. – Updated: 07/11

Fantasy Graphic Novels
Explore magical realms and swords & sorcery in illustrated format with these fantasy graphic novels. – Updated: 07/10

Historical Graphic Novels
The historic past and present depicted by some of the most talented comic artists publishing today. - Added 8/09

Horror Graphic Novels
Experience spine-tingling chills & thrills with these horror graphic novels. – Updated: 07/10

Manga for Grown Ups
Literally translated, manga means "random (or whimsical) pictures." In the 20th century, manga came to refer to comics. Though roughly equivalent to the American comic book, it holds more importance in Japanese culture than comics do in American culture. – Updated: 07/10

Mystery & Crime Graphic Novels
Enter the gritty, noir world of gumshoes, gangsters, molls, flatfoots and other seedy characters with illustrated tales of crime & mystery you’ll find in our Adult Graphic Novels. – Updated: 7/10

Nonfiction and Biography Graphic Novels
True stories of war, murder and life told in an illustrated format. – Updated: 10/10

Reality 101: Real Life in Graphic Novels
These Graphic Novels depict people and situations just like those in real life. Relationships, family, career, war and more are explored in these stories. – Updated: 7/10

Science Fiction Graphic Novels
Explore new worlds, alternate realities and futuristic technology with these science fiction graphic novels. – Updated: 08/10

Superheroes Deconstructed
Here are some graphic novels that look at the idea of a superhero in quite a unique way. – Updated: 07/10

Superheroes for Grown Ups
While the majority of our Superhero Graphic Novels are located in our Young Adult area, some titles, notably those with mature themes or more graphic violence, are located in our Adult Graphic Novel area.  – Updated: 05/10