This is a list of books from the syllabus to the course Graphic Narratives in a Global Frame, taught by Professor David M. Ball at Dickinson University (course: FYS100-09).

From the syllabus:
"Graphic Narratives in a Global Frame will help develop the core skills of critical analysis,
intellectual discussion and debate, and expository writing through the study of American, Canadian, Iranian, Australian, Danish, and Japanese comics and animation. While so-called “graphic novels” have begun to assume the status of literature and fine art only recently in America, other audiences from around the world have long appreciated the high-art potential of the comics medium."

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