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The Best Graphic Novels of All Time
Although some people only gravitate to the superhero genre, comics have something for everyone, which is well-demonstrated by graphic novels.
10 Comics Banned In 2023
Many important comics were banned, some unjustly, in 2023 due to their striking narratives, mature visuals, or provocative storytelling.
10 Best '90s Indie Comics That Get Even Better With Age
The more time that passes, the better classic indie comic books from the 1990s like Stray Bullets and The Tick become.
10 Most Iconic Underground Comix Characters
Beyond superhero and indie comics, artists publish their own works in underground "comix," creating iconic characters outside of mainstream books.
10 Essential Graphic Novels Everyone Should Have In Their Collection
Comic collectors love different things, from superhero action to soap operas to gore. However, there are some books every fan should own.
10 Times Comics Changed The World
Even some fans think of comics as disposable entertainment. Not limited to superheroes, though, comics have sometimes changed the world.
The 10 Greatest Opening Scenes In Comics
Every story's opening is its most important moment. The combination of words and images set the stage for comedy and tragedy in these great comics.
The 10 Best Comics You'll Never Want To Reread
These comics are undeniably popular and well-regarded, but there's a reason why they're not mainstream favorites.
10 Commonly Banned Graphic Novels & Why They're Banned
Some of the best comics and graphic novels have been banned over the years, and not always for good reasons.
How Fun Home and Maus Highlight the Legacy of Comic Book Censorship
While the CCA and its infamous stamp of approval have been history for over a decade, the stigma that inspired its creation is still alive and well.
Binky Brown Creator Justin Green Dies at 76
Justin Green, who invented the American autobio comic book with Binky Brown Meets the Holy Virgin Mary, a direct inspiration for Maus, has died at 76
Like Maus, Pride of Baghdad Uses Animals To Explore Cost of Armed Conflict
Before co-creating Saga, writer Brian K. Vaughan followed in Maus' footsteps by depicting war's consequences in the graphic novel Pride of Baghdad.
Jim Rugg, Fantagraphics Pull Controversial Maus Parody Cover for Ed Piskor's Red Room
Publisher Fantagraphics pulls artist Jim Rugg's controversial Maus parody cover for Ed Piskor's Red Room following immense backlash from readers.
Large Majority of Americans Disagree With School Bans on Books, Graphic Novels
Over 80 percent of Americans polled voiced their opposition to banning books such as Maus and New Kid from classrooms.
Maus's Ban May Have a Silver Lining - And Will Attract Even More Readers
Maus' ban has increased its sales. It's also created an opportunity to increase comic book readership. Here's how.
Why Maus and Watchmen Both Feature In-Universe Comic Books
Both Maus and Watchmen feature comics inside of their pages, offering a meta-narrative. Let's talk about why 2 dissimilar books use this device.
Why Maus Creator Art Spiegelman Continues to Rebuff Hollywood Adaptation Offers
Maus creator Art Spiegelman has no plans to adapt his graphic novel into a film or TV series, despite continued interest after the work's recent ban.
What the Now Banned Book Maus Teaches About Trauma
An account of the horrors of the Holocaust, Art Spiegelman's Maus is also a trauma narrative, detailing trauma as passed down through generations.
What the Banning of Maus and V for Vendetta Tell Us About Comic Book Censorship
The banning of the classic comic books Maus and V For Vendetta from American schools opens a number of alarming questions about censorship.
Maus Had to Be a Comic… Here’s Why
As an excellent piece of postmodernist literature, Maus works best within the graphic novel format as opposed to traditional prose like many of its contemporaries.