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Tag Archives: graphic fiction
A Parent’s Guide to The Best KIDS COMICS by Scott Robbins
Do you love comic books? Do your kids like to read “Graphic Novels”? This guide will help with understanding what different kinds of comic books there are for all readers. The first chapter explains how to use the book. The … Continue reading
Action Comics, vol. 1: Superman and the Men of Steel by Grant Morrison and Rags Morales
DC Comics made a controversial move last year by ending all of their comics, rebooting the popular (but increasingly crowded and convoluted) DC universe, and starting their titles over at #1. Although their sales have been good, many long-time fans—including … Continue reading
Death Note by Tsugumi Ohba
Light Yagami is a bright young man, so when he finds the notebook of a death god that will kill anyone whose name is written in it, he’s understandably skeptical. It doesn’t take much experimentation to find out that it … Continue reading
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Tagged crime, graphic fiction, manga review, murder, paranormal, police procedural
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Indian Country (Scalped, 1) by Jason Aaron
Indian Country, a graphic novel, is written and drawn in the hard boiled tradition. Everything is dark. Relationships are difficult. Violence is an everyday occurrence. Dashiell Bad Horse has returned to the reservation after being away for years. He is … Continue reading
The Tale of One Bad Rat by Bryan Talbot
The Tale of One Bad Rat is a very special story. In this graphic novel, Bryan Talbot tackles the serious subject of child sexual abuse and its after-effects. “Once upon a time, there was a very bad rat …” thus … Continue reading
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Tagged abuse, england, graphic fiction, teen interest, young adult
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Black Butler by Yana Toboso
Kuroshitsuji, or Black Butler, is a manga composed of one part serious historical fiction, one part supernatural horror, one part fanservice, and five parts uncut crack. Twelve-year-old Ciel Phantomhive is the last of his line and the Earl of Phantomhive, … Continue reading
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Tagged demons, fantasy, graphic fiction, historical fiction, manga review, supernatural
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American Vampire, by Scott Snyder
Steven King and I agree that Scott Snyder has written a wonderful, fresh take on vampires. Steve liked it so much that he asked – yes, asked! – if he could contribute. Together, Snyder and King, along with illustrator Rafael … Continue reading
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Tagged graphic fiction, graphic novel, historical fiction, supernatural, thriller, western
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Naruto by Masashi Kishimoto
Naruto is a long-running series with all the power of hype that that entails. It begins as the story of a clumsy, none-too-bright boy who wants to become the greatest ninja ever. This is, as one might expect, not terribly … Continue reading
Special Exits: A Graphic Memoir by Joyce Farmer
Cartoonist Joyce Farmer has created a graphic masterpiece entitled Special Exits: A Graphic Memoir which chronicles the decline and death of her elderly parents. Living in southern Los Angeles, Lars and Rachel have enjoyed a long, happy life together but old … Continue reading
MadMan by Michael Allred
Frank Einstein is the costumed character, Madman. He was brought back to life by mad-scientists and now has trouble remembering who he is and struggles deciphering fantasy from reality. By the first few panels we’re introduced to his existential crisis … Continue reading
