Topic: Graphic Novels and Comics

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5 reasons graphic novels are the next big thing at your library

The book format is everywhere, from ESL classrooms to Ivy League libraries.
10 most controversial authors (in recent memory)

These writers have all sold plenty of books – and taken quite a lot of flak.
2013 Oscar nominations: 15 films that came from the printed page

The list of Oscar nominations features 15 movies that got their start in the world of words, from Snow White to a Tolstoy classic.
Elvis Presley: 10 quotes on his birthday

Celebrate the 78th birthday of Elvis Presley, “The King” of rock and roll, with these 10 quotes.
10 coffee table books that make great gifts

Stuck for a present for that friend that's hard to shop for? Check out one of these gorgeous coffee table books.

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5 best books of July: Amazon editors' favorite picks

Some of this summer's most interesting books will take you places – all the way from the moon to Korea to the seemingly placid Midwest, and from tales of masked vigilantes to the inside workings of the Church of Scientology. Here are five of the July 2011 titles that are drawing the most enthusiastic thumbs-up from the editors at Amazon.com.
LulzSec and Anonymous team up, plan digital destruction

LulzSec and Anonymous have joined forces, and "any government or agency" is the target.
Superhero summer: Behind 'Green Lantern' and the rest, an American story

'Green Lantern' is just one of the comic book heroes on the big screen this summer. With their popcorn, moviegoers will be consuming tales molded by the American immigrant experience.
Ryan Reynolds as superhero in 'Green Lantern': movie review

In 'Green Lantern,' Ryan Reynolds gives a light touch to the latest superhero to jump out of DC Comics.
'Green Lantern' is opening. Does it appeal only to white American males?

As movies bring classic comic books to the screen, some critics say they are mining the genre's early period, which featured less diversity than it does now. 'Green Lantern' is a case in point.
In Pictures: Space photos of the day: NASA mission posters
4 great books for 4-to-8-year-olds

Summer is rapidly approaching and soon young readers – just like their parents – will need engaging beach books. If you're looking for quality titles to keep 4-to-8-year-old readers in the page-turning mode all summer along, here are four good bets.
Thor: Are you a Marvel Comic expert? Take the Thor movie quiz.

Marvel Studios' Thor opens in the US Friday, May 6. It’s the newest of a recent spate of movies based on Marvel comic books. Also coming, this summer are Captain America (July 22) with a planned crossover in The Avengers, due out next year. For now, it’s time to brush up on your knowledge of the Norse mythology and Mighty Thor. He's been fighting crime since his father, the Norse king of the gods, placed him on Earth in the 1962 Journey into Mystery #83. How much do you know about Thor?
Nicholas Cage's comic book is found, but the thief is still at large

Los Angeles police are still looking for the thief who 10 years ago nabbed a valuable first-edition Superman comic book from actor Nicholas Cage.
8 best books of April 2011: Amazon editors choose

From post-war England to the streets of contemporary New York, here are the nine books that have caught the eye of editors at online bookseller Amazon.com.
Spider-Man comic: How 12 cents became $1.1 million

Spider-Man comic from 1962, which introduced the famous web-crawler, sold for $1.1 million Monday.
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg becomes a comic book hero

Mark Zuckerberg – the king of social networking – will now star in a comic book.
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The Human Torch extinguished: Will the Fantastic Four replace him?

In the latest issue of Marvel Comics' the 'Fantastic Four,' Johnny Storm - aka the Human Torch - is doused for the last time. Is this the end of Marvel's original series?
The Green Hornet: movie review

'The Green Hornet,' a feeble, humor-free action comedy about a masked crime fighter and his sidekick. Together they fight crime by posing as villains.
2011 Coretta Scott King Book awards: a look at the winners

The Coretta Scott King Book Awards recognize African American authors and illustrators of outstanding books for children and young adults. The following titles are aptly crafted to shed light on real issues even as they engage young literary minds.
Shazam! The Golden Age of the World’s Mightiest Mortal

Author/designer Chip Kidd and photographer Geoff Spear ogle oodles of highly collectible "Marvel Family" merchandise.
4 great graphic novels for family entertainment

Looking for an entertaining read for the whole family? Graphic novels often have stories capable of spanning multiple generations and delighting all of them.
Batman goes global in "Batman, Inc."

Can Batman be franchised?
Bestselling books the week of 10/28/10, according to IndieBound*

What's selling best in independent bookstores across America.
Secret Agent Corrigan

Exotic locales, cool cars, beautiful women, and sinister villains abound in this collection of 1960s comics.
From Shadow to Light: The Life & Art of Mort Meskin

DC Comics artist Mort Meskin’s remarkable talent is showcased in this retrospective on his life and work.
Is Gotham City ready for two Batmans?

The Bruce Wayne Batman is coming back – but the Dick Grayson Batman is staying put.
Comic book covers for Chaucer, Marx, and Dickens? Why not?

Penguin Books has been commissioning "comics-inspired" covers for classics.
Cathy Guisewite to end 'Cathy' comic strip after 34 years

Cathy Guisewite will end 'Cathy,' which has chronicled the life, frustrations and swimsuit season meltdowns of its namesake for more than 30 years.