Graphic Novels and Comics: Where to Find

"Heavily influenced by surrealists such as Luis Buñuel, and graphically by "clear-line" cartoonists from Hergé to Chris Ware, Bardín the Superrealist begins when every-man Bardín finds himself suddenly transported to another dimension..."

"Batgirl must stop The Calculator from unleashing upon Gotham City a nanovirus that will turn its citizens into mindless techno-zombies."

"As The Dark Knight stalks the night preying upon Gotham City's criminals, Bruce Wayne spends his days getting reacquainted with former girlfriend Silver St. Cloud..."

"Batman is summoned to stop the masked killer known as Onomatopoeia and the Joker from destroying Gotham City."

"As Dick Grayson takes on the persona of Batman after the disappearance of Bruce Wayne, some believe that Batman is unchanged, while others, like the villain Two-Face, knows he is an impostor."

"It is ten years after an aging Batman has retired and Gotham City has sunk deeper into decadence and lawlessness. Now as his city needs him most, the Dark Knight returns in a blaze of glory."

"This exhilarating graphic-novel edition of an ancient classic honors the spirit of the original as it attracts modern readers..."

"Collects original comic strips from American authors and illustrators published in 2012 in comic and graphic novel format."

"A chilling graphic novel set in suburban Seattle during the mid-1970s describes the lives of the area's teenagers, who are suddenly faced with a devastating, disfiguring, and incurable plague..."

"Bohemians is the graphic history of this movement and its illustrious figures..."

"In 1864, Confederate General Patrick Cleburne introduces a controversial plan to enlist freed slaves to fight for the South during the Civil War...Based on true events."

"...In this terrific adaptation of the Cervantes classic, Rob Davis uses innovative paneling and an interesting color palette to bring the Knight-Errant to life."

"A wonderful retelling of the famous anarchist and radical icon Emma Goldman's extraordinary life, this graphic biography embodies the richness and drama of Goldman's story in a wholly original way."

"Darwin: A Graphic Biography is an inspiring expedition into the physical and intellectual adventures of Charles Darwin..."

Graphic adaptations including The Pit and the Pendulum, The Raven, Annabel Lee, and seven more tales.

A Japanese historical romance manga.

"With thin, precise lines and luscious watercolors, Rutu Modan creates a portrait of modern Israel, a place where sudden death mingles with the slow dissolution of family ties."

"Using comics and illustrations to explore complex scientific ideas, this title is an engaging introduction to the history and ideas of a complex individual."

"Alison Bechdel’s groundbreaking, bestselling graphic memoir that charts her fraught relationship with her late father."

"...combines a gripping narrative with stunning illustrations to share Gandhi's inspiring and deeply human story with a whole new generation of readers."

"... a manga series by Shimoku Kio about a college club for otaku (extremely obsessed fans of various media) and the lifestyle its members pursue."

"A graphic adaptation of the Gettysburg Address explains the events of the War, drawing on first-hand accounts from soldiers, slaves, and key figures..."

"Nine short works by the early 20th century German novelist presented in comic-book format."

"...A story that plumbs the darkest depths of American society and charts the now legendary adventures that birthed Gonzo Journalism, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, and a lifestyle beyond imagination."

Three graphic volumes: vol. 1. From the epic of Gilgamesh to Shakespeare to Dangerous liaisons -- vol. 2. From "Kubla Khan" to the Brontë sisters to The picture of Dorian Gray -- vol. 3. From Heart of darkness to Hemingway to Infinite jest.

"Graphic Witness will appeal to readers interested in social issues, printmaking, art history and contemporary culture."

"...The Gunslinger introduces readers to one of Stephen King’s most powerful creations, Roland of Gilead: The Last Gunslinger."

Read Shakespeare in graphic novel form.

"Collects various comic books from Jack Kirby's metaseries "The Fourth World"..."

"A journalistic collection in comic book format from the sidelines of wars around the world includes articles on the American military in Iraq, the Caucasus widow trials, the dilemmas of India's "untouchables," and the smuggling tunnels of Gaza."

"Kings in Disguise is a multiple Harvey and Eisner awards winner, and is considered one of the hundred best comic book stories of all time."

"This is the journey of Laika, the abandoned puppy destined to become Earth's first space traveler."

"This graphic novel is Congressman John Lewis' first-hand account of his lifelong struggle for civil and human rights..."

"Cartoonist David Heatley details his life in five graphically illustrated threads..."

"The Night Bookmobile tells the story of a wistful woman who one night encounters a mysterious disappearing library on wheels that contains every book she has ever read..."

"[A] semi-autobiographical account of the desperate final weeks of a Japanese infantry unit at the end of World War Two..."

"In Palestine Sacco positions himself knowingly as the westerner going to the Middle East to confront a reality unfamiliar to his American audience..."

"...In powerful black-and-white comic strip images, Satrapi tells the story of her life in Tehran from ages six to fourteen, years that saw the overthrow of the Shah's regime, the triumph of the Islamic Revolution, and the devastating effects of war with Iraq..."

"...in this provocative graphic novel, Vaughan examines life on the streets of war-torn Iraq..."

"...a timely and resonant message about the destruction of our seas."

"Follow the journeys of Rocketo Garrison, mapper, soldier and adventurer, as he explores the New World, 2000 years after the Great Shattering of planet Earth."

"ROSALIE LIGHTNING is Eisner-nominated cartoonist Tom Hart's beautiful and touching graphic memoir about the untimely death of his young daughter, Rosalie."

"Sacco spent five months in Bosnia in 1996, immersing himself in the human side of life during wartime, researching stories that are rarely found in conventional news coverage..."

"Saga is the story of Hazel, a child born to star-crossed parents from opposite sides of a never-ending galactic war..."

"Scott Pilgrim's life is fantastic. He's 23 years old, in a rock band, between jobs, and dating a cute high school girl. Everything's awesome until a seriously mind-blowing delivery girl named Ramona Flowers enters his life."

"On Christmas Eve 1895, shots rang out in a St. Louis barroom. A hundred years and a thousand songs later, this ordinary little murder had become a legend. This is the true story of what happened after Stagger Lee shot Billy."

"The author recounts in graphic novel format his troubled childhood with a radiologist father who subjected him to repeated x-rays and a withholding and tormented mother..."

"Reprints the first earliest adventures of Superman in chronological order, beginning with his first appearance in Action Comics in 1938."

"A fable about Hugh, a fisherman who learns that his mother has drowned. Deciding that the sea has become his enemy, he sets out to teach it a lesson."

"...features Ada Lovelace and Charles Babbage, the true-life unsung inventors of the first computer, in an alternative universe where they successfully use their new invention to “fight crime.'"

"Collects over twenty trickster stories, in graphic novel format, from various Native American traditions, including tales about coyotes, rabbits, ravens, and other crafty creatures and their mischievous activities."

"The war memoir as graphic novel-an utterly unforgettable and highly original look at war in the 21st century."

"Through the filter of sequential art, this lush and exciting visual compilation explores the history of global conflict—from the Alamo to Pearl Harbor, from Dunkirk to Iraq and Afghanistan—and features exquisite art from around the world."

"Tranquilty is like any other town in American, except for one fundamental difference--it's the town where super-powered beings go in order to retire and raise families."

"...Year's Best Graphic Novels, Comics & Manga draws from the areas of monthly comics and collections, graphic novels, manga, self-published work, and small and independent presses."

"From comics pioneer Scott McCloud, the complete black and white collection of Zot!, featuring never-before-seen artwork and extensive commentary by the author."