A graphic novel is a novel that tells a complete, long story using illustrations. It contains a beginning, middle, and end, making these books longer and more substantive than comic books.

Many of the most popular "graphic novels" in stores and libraries are TPBs, especially when it comes to stories from Marvel, DC, Image, and other monthly comic book publishers.

In order to ban books, you have to read them,” an expert from SDSU said. “But comics, all you have to do is flip the pages.” ...

That’s not surprising. When I was growing up, I was told comic books, Japanese manga and graphic novels didn’t count as “real books.” ...

Backed by Scott Free Productions, the blockbuster director aims to storm the comic book industry with a neo-noir graphic novel set in New Orleans 150 years from now.

The Last Comics on Earth: A Song of Swords & Stuffies gets a 250,000 print run for its May release. Max Brallier's series spins The Last Kids on Earth into adventurous comics with Joshua Pruett ...