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Comics and Graphic Novels

Introduction

"Graphic novel" is a term gaining acceptance that is used to describe bound narratives that tell a story through sequential art with or without text. These may have been conceived originally as novel-length works or be compilations of previously serialized stories. This guide was designed to help navigate the growing scholarship on graphic novels and comics and connect researchers with resources.

Research @ ASU

Courses

  • GRK 344 - Classics and Comics
  • COM 428 - Graphic Novels and Popular Culture
  • MLS 598 - Writing the Graphic Novel/Comic Book
  • ARS 394 - Topic: The Art of the Comic

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