Graphic+Novels

Clowes, Daniel. //Ghost World// Drooker, Eric. //Bloodsong// Drooker, Eric, //Flood// Eisner, Will. //Fagin the Jew// Miller, Frank. //Sin City// Moore, Alan. //Watchmen// Satrapi, Marjane. //Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood// Satrapi, Marjane. //Persepolis 2: The Story of a Return// Spiegelman, Art. //Maus: A Survivor's Tale: My Father Bleeds History // Thompson, Craig. //Blankets// Thompson, Craig. //Habibi// Yang, Gene Luen. //American Born Chinese//
 * Some Graphic Novels to Read **


 * Characteristics of Graphic Novels **
 * they have pictures
 * some have adult themes
 * mostly dialogue, with exceptions
 * the story is told primarily through visual literacy
 * cinematic
 * "comics" - these really aren't funny
 * the use of color and its contrast
 * some adapted from the "classics"
 * wide range of topics explored


 * Handouts Related to Graphic Novels - **[[file:Graphic Novel info.pdf]]