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A graphic novel is a narrative work in which the story is conveyed to the reader using sequential art in either an experimental design or in a traditional comics format. The term is employed in a broad manner, encompassing non-fiction works and thematically linked short stories as well as fictional stories across a number of genres.
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Minutes to Midnight: Twelve Essays on Watchmen
by Richard Bensam, Timothy Callahan (Goodreads Author), Julian Darius (Goodreads Author), Peter Sanderson, Geoff Klock, Patrick Meaney, Chad Nevett (Goodreads Author), Mary Borsellino (Goodreads Author) , more...
MINUTES TO MIDNIGHT examines Alan Moore's WATCHMEN from a variety of perspectives and uncovers surprising answers about the history of scientific theo…more view details »
by Richard Bensam, Timothy Callahan (Goodreads Author), Julian Darius (Goodreads Author), Peter Sanderson, Geoff Klock, Patrick Meaney, Chad Nevett (Goodreads Author), Mary Borsellino (Goodreads Author) , more...
MINUTES TO MIDNIGHT examines Alan Moore's WATCHMEN from a variety of perspectives and uncovers surprising answers about the history of scientific theo…more view details »
Giveaway dates:
Jan 26-Feb 28, 2012
5 copies available,
305 people requesting
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Batman Versus Bane
by Chuck Dixon, Brian Stelfreeze, Graham Nolan
by Chuck Dixon, Brian Stelfreeze, Graham Nolan
Release date: Feb 28, 2012
Bane, the villain who broke Batman’s back in KNIGHTFALL, steps out of the shadows and into the spotlight in this new collection of classic stories! Fi…more
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Jan 31-Feb 28, 2012
20 copies available,
494 people requesting
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A + E 4ever
by ilike merey (Goodreads Author)
a. Machnik is a teenage boy cursed/blessed with a beautiful androgynous face. By high-school, he's developed an acu…more view details »
by ilike merey (Goodreads Author)
Release date: Sep 01, 2011
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a. Machnik is a teenage boy cursed/blessed with a beautiful androgynous face. By high-school, he's developed an acu…more view details »
Giveaway dates:
Nov 20-Mar 02, 2012
1 copy available,
1304 people requesting
Countries available:
US, CA, and GB
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02/23
Jordan
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Jordan said:
"Unlike all the other volumes in the Olympians series so far, Hades' book is one giant story instead of several episodes. The whole book centers around Hades' kidnapping of Persephone. Despite being a potentially non kid friendly book, what with the k...more"
02/22
Hank
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Hank said:
"Another awesome retelling of greek myths from George O'Connor. Hades is in fact the God of the Underworld, but he feels the tug of the heart like anyone else. Donning the helmet of invisibility he swoops across the plain and kidnaps Kore, who had n...more"
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Gord said:
"Love this series. Gus , Wendy and Bobby might be my most endured characters right now. Vol.4 had 1 scene I didn't really like.. it involved a grizzly bear , what the hell was that about? It felt more like the Simpsons or Family Guy with the...more"
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Diana Pettis said:
"With the presidental elections coming soon this is a great book. It has a guided reading level of a T so I would probably use it with grade 4 and up although my son Xavier read it and he is in grade 3. If you like Bad Kitty series this is a must re...more"
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Ian Hrabe said:
"Another good installment what's probably my favorite current comix series (note: I don't actually read any comics other than Sweet Tooth, and only when the trades come out so there's that). Lemire tries to mix the storytelling style up and proves tha...more"
02/14
Greta is Erikasbuddy
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Greta is Erikasbuddy said:
"Bad Kitty is running for President!!Well, not the kind you are thinking of.
He has no interest with running the nation... just the neighborhood.
It's that time of year again! Time to cast our ballots, wear patriotic hats,...more"
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Noah said:
"I picked this up specifically because I'm a fan of Rushkoff's other work and was intrigued how it played out in graphic novel form. With a story about the effects of media over-saturation, featuring a batch of professional video game playing teens an...more"
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Glenajo said:
"Nick Buel's Bad Kitty for President is out just in time for the presidential race this year. Bad Kitty for President includes the steps necessary to become president in easy to understand language and graphic novel format with a character that eleme...more"
02/11
Tasara
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Tasara said:
"Delightful! Pretty light for being "existential," but a loose introduction for teens.I'm always looking for more graphic novels for my girls, and this has all the bases covered: friend drama, boy drama, family drama. Just edgy e...more"
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Mohini said:
"I was really surprised by how short this actually was. One of the things that bugged me was the artwork. It was really different than the t.v. series. The artwork for some reason made Aang's head seem more round than it actually was. Another thing th...more"
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Sam Quixote said:
"Another year, another Marvel comics event. The concept this time around? Odin's brother has become free for the first time in centuries from his underwater cell and with the help of eight magical weapons, he turns heroes into super-villains with the ...more"
02/14
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character—disabled,
genre—fantasy—secondary-world,
format—graphic-novel,
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protagonist—multiple-genders
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ambyr said:
"Holy shit, yes, THAT.There are books I can be objective about. This isn't one of them. I'm holding off on five stars only through sheer strength of will.
If you haven't seen A:TLA, there is no point in picking up this volume. (Inst...more"
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02/08
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Toliveri said:
"If, like me, you're a fan of the amazing TV series which precedes this, then you won't be disappointed by The Promise. It seemed everyone made an appearance somewhere, if sometimes a little briefly. The art is lovely. And the storyline is intriguing,...more"
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Mary Lee said:
"I loved tagging this "literary nonfiction." Literary! Ha! But seriously, this book is packed with so much election information that I might just read it aloud to my students...with the document camera so they can see the pictures."
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