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Time Magazine's Top 10 Graphic Novels

Submitted by Veronica G. on Tue, 11/17/2009 - 10:31am

Did you know that Time Magazine regularly publishes Top 10 lists? They have a variety of lists ranging from politics, entertainment, travel, etc. Here is Time's Top 10 Graphic Novels compiled by Lev Grossman.

Happy Birthday Neil Gaiman

Submitted by Veronica G. on Tue, 11/10/2009 - 9:34am

Today is critically acclaimed author and Dream King, Neil Gaiman's birthday. He is a literary "Jack of all Trades" with works in Science Fiction, Fantasy, Graphic novels, Horror, children's literature, and so on.  Listed below are some picks from "the most accomplished and influential figure in modern comics as well as one of the most gifted of contemporary fantasists." Click here to see all Gaiman's work in our catalog.

Many of his works are adapted from novels to illustrated books and to movies so look out for extra links for other adaptations.

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New Graphic Novels @ HCPL

Submitted by Veronica G. on Wed, 11/04/2009 - 11:13am

Hello and happy November! It is that time of the month to present to you new adds to our collection of graphic novels.

Astro Boy & the Godfather of Manga

Submitted by Veronica G. on Thu, 10/29/2009 - 10:54am

Did you know that the 2009 animated film Astro Boy was originally a comic book series? The popular story about a young boy with atomic powers was first released in comic book form in 1952 as Tetsuwan Atomu, literally meaning "Atom with Iron Arms," in Japan. It was then created into a cartoon series (Japan's 1st animated TV series) and broadcast in 1963 in the United States as Astro Boy.

New York Times' Bestsellers in Manga

Submitted by Veronica G. on Mon, 10/26/2009 - 2:12pm

The bestsellers list of graphic novels comes from The New York Times. Listed below are highlights from the month of October.

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