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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's 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 |
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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. |
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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, plus reviews by
librarian Katharine Kan. |
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. |
Great Graphic Novels for Teens
A list of nonfiction and fiction graphic novels chosen as the year's best by the Young Adult Library Services Association of the American Library Association. |
ICV2
Reviews, previews, feature columns and comics industry news.
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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. |
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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 |
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Eisner Awards
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The
Harvey Awards
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Ignatz Award |
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Other Comics Sites |
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Comics.com
http://www.comics.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
http://www.dccomics.com/
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
http://www.dhorse.com/
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
http://www.marvel.com/
Find out what comics are available now and whatís
coming up, get the latest on whatís happening
with different Marvel teams and at Marvel Comics. |
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The Anime Review
http://www.theanimereview.com
Lots of anime reviews arranged by genre. |
| Reviews by Johanna Draper Carlson and Ed Sizemore |
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Reviews, columns, articles and opinions.
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