The library has a large collection of graphic novels, including manga (Japanese comics) and anime (Japanese animation). Graphic novels are stories presented in comic book style. The library collection contains graphic novels that are single, complete stories, as well as books that compile previously published comics. Aspiring artists can also find books on traditional and Japanese-style illustration and drawing techniques. The graphic novel and anime collections are located on the main floor in the Teen area.
Reviews & Recommendations
Artbomb.net
Search for reviews by genre, title or creator. Brief creator bios are also available. Check the left-hand sidebar for lots of related links including those to interview and news sites and other reviewing sites.
Comics Worth Reading
Find recommendations of graphic novels, series, single comics and mini-comics by Johanna Draper Carlson. Browse Draper's monthly catalogs to get short reviews of past releases back through December 1999.
Diamond Bookshelf
Information about comics and reviews.
Graphic Novel Reporter
Presents reviews and plenty of features, including interviews.
Grand Comic Book Database
More than 70,000 comics have been indexed in this database that has a goal of including all comic books ever published. Search by title, writer, penciller, letterer, inker and other criteria.
ICV2
Reviews, previews, feature columns, and comics industry news.
IGN Comics
Comics reviews, manga reviews, forums and industry news. Also features a section on characters that offers background information, blogs, and related character information.
No Flying, No Tights: A Website Reviewing Graphic Novels for Teens
Get reviews of graphic novels organized by genre, including science fiction, humor, history, and nonfiction.
Awards
Other Comics Sites
Gocomics.com
Over 90 comics and editorial cartoons online. Visit the classic comics section to read the "oldies but goodies" and learn about their creators.
DC Comics
Get info on new comic book titles, find out about Batman, Superman, and DC Universe characters, read advance pages from upcoming projects, and more.
Dark Horse Network
Click on the Dark Horse Comics icon for interviews with DH writers and illustrators, features on comic books, press releases, previews of new titles, and an image gallery from 1986.
Marvel.Com
Find out what comics are available now and what's coming up, get the latest on what's happening with different Marvel teams and at Marvel Comics.
Manga and Anime
Anime News Network
An all-around source of information about anime and manga, including news, reviews, feature stories, forums, events calendar, and more.
The Anime Review
Lots of anime reviews arranged by genre.
Comics Worth Reading Manga Reviews
Reviews by Johanna Draper Carlson and Ed Sizemore.
The Manga Critic
Reviews, columns, articles, and opinions.
Mania.com
Lots of anime reviews listed by title, plus anime news and features.
T.H.E.M. Anime Reviews
Lots of anime reviews from Arizona State University's Science Fiction and Fantasy Society. Comprehensive reviews include genre, distributor, and audience appropriateness.
