Thursday, May 15, 2008

History of . . . Comics and Graphic Novels

Wish that history was funny? It can be when you are studying the history of comics and graphic novels. Check out the biographies and political debates that have always surrounded both types of books. Check out the best teen review site while you are at it -- so you can have more to compare.



http://www.ipl.org/div/procrast/graphicnovels/gnsHistBasics.html
Get the history and basics about graphic novels. Who really inspired them? How are they related to comics? What different types of graphic novels are there?

http://www.comic-art.com/history/history1.htm
Learn about the years of comic history. Biographies of famous artists.

http://www.nypl.org/research/chss/grd/resguides/comic/controv.html
Were comics as controversial as graphic novels?

http://www.noflyingnotights.com/
A graphic novel review site for teens. Also includes a new section (sidekicks) for younger readers.