Graphic Novels for Grownups!

Comics are not just for kids anymore; in fact we have a growing collection of graphic novels, both fiction and non-fiction. Last month the Eisner Awards were awarded at Comic Con.(http://www.comic-con.org/cci/) The Eisners recognize outstanding achievement in American comic books. The 2010 winners are listed here : http://bit.ly/c24w1h and we carry most of the winning titles, including Best Humor Publication, Scott Pilgrim vol. 5 : Scott Pilgrim vs. the Universe by Brian Lee O’Malley (GL OMALLEY); Best Lettering, Asterios Polyp by David Mazzucchelli (GL MAZZUCC); and several award winners by Detective Comics.
In addition to The Best of the Spirit listed above, you can also check-out several books by one of the most influential contributors of cartooning and the graphic novel medium; the namesake of the Eisner Awards -- Mr. Will Eisner. (GL EISNER)

Check out our featured titles on our special Graphic Novels display (near the reference department). Need help getting started? Here are some of our favorites:

Non-Fiction

American Widow by Alissa Torres (GL 974.7104 TORRES)

The United States Constitution : a graphic adaptation by Jonathan Hennessey (GL 320.973 HENNESS)

When the Wind Blows by Raymond Briggs (GL 358.39 BRIGGS)

Fiction

The Best of the Spirit by Will Eisner (with an introduction by Neil Gaiman) (GL EISNER)

Las Mujeres Perdidas by Jaime Hernandez (GL HERNAND V.3)

Berlin : a work of fiction, both V. 1 and V. 2 by Jason Lutes (GL LUTES)

You can also find many titles by the popular author, Neil Gaiman. ( (GL GAIMAN).

As diverse as our collection is, we are always adding new graphic novels in order to provide you with current titles. If there are any books that you would like for us to add to our collection, please let us know here in the comment section below or in the request box at our Accounts Desk.