How to Cite a Reference in Academic Writing A citation consists of two pieces: an in-text citation that is typically short and a longer list of references or works cited (depending on the style used) ...

How does this adapt when we must adhere to APA style? Easy Bib (n.d.) says, "To cite a comic book in print in APA, follow this format": ...

Because APA style does not remotely suit how people read, organize, and think of comic books and graphic novels, we cite comics so differently that I will not elaborate on them here at this time.