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Going Graphic. An Overview of Graphic Novels Towson University ISTC 615.001 Tracy Papinchock Kelly Shepherd Laura Stemler Erin Traub. What is a graphic novel?. The term comic book is used to describe the overall format.
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Going Graphic An Overview of Graphic Novels Towson University ISTC 615.001 Tracy Papinchock Kelly Shepherd Laura Stemler Erin Traub
What is a graphic novel? • The term comic book is used to describe the overall format. • A graphic novel is longer in length than a traditional comic book. While many graphic novels contain complete stories, others are part of an ongoing series. • All graphic novels are comic books, but not all comic books are graphic novels.
How are graphic novels classified? • Graphic novels are an art form, not a genre (Carter, 2009). • Graphic novels encompass both fiction and nonfiction.
Types of Graphic Novels Satire Manga Nonfiction History Science Biographies Adaptations or Spin-Offs Human Interest Stories Superhero Stories Source: Weiner (2002)
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