Comics & Graphic Novels

The Greatness of the Graphic Novel

The world of comic books and graphic novels is no longer a simple playground littered with “BOFF!” “BIFF!” and “KAPOW!”. Countless talented writers have tried and embraced the genre, making it as rich and varied as any other you could imagine.

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Words & Pictures - Remembering 9-11 With the Graphic Novel

Seven years ago, Alissa Torres' husband Eddie went to work at the brokerage firm of Cantor Fitzgerald, located in the World Trade Center. It was his second day at the job, and she never saw him again. At the time of Eddie's death, Torres was almost eight months pregnant. Since then, she has focused on raising her son, living her life and coming to terms with loss, while trying to make sense of the bureaucracy, grief, political ramifications and consequences. Part of Torres' need to move on culminated in writing a graphic novel, American Widow, about her experience.

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Google Chrome Comic in Demand

"Google Chrome" became one of the most popular search terms on AbeBooks.com following the launch of Google′s open source Internet browser, Google Chrome, in September 2008. Along with the browser launch, Google released a comic book. The comic was created by Scott McCloud, a leading American cartoonist famous for his science fiction series Zot!, and it effectively served as the press release for Chrome. McCloud's work is much loved and can be collectible.

Google Chrome Comic

Editor′s Pick

Watchmen

The concept of the super hero is dissected and inverted as strangely realistic characters are stalked by an unknown assassin. Originally published as a 12-issue series in 1986 and 1987, WATCHMEN remains one of DC Comics′ most popular graphic novels.

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