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Find classic and new graphic novels, manga, comic book histories, and drawing guides for anyone of any age, and let your favorite characters and stories come to life with a combination of imagery and text. If you love comic books and graphic novels, you've come to the right place. We offer used and new comic books and graphic novels for any price point and any age group. Check out our genres of new and used comic books and graphic novels, ranging from adaptations from TV shows, movies, and young adult books, to graphic novels that inspired your favorite anime shows.

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No Brainer (Diary of a Wimpy Kid Book 18) No Brainer (Diary of a Wimpy...

Jeff Kinney
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The Source: The Secrets of the Universe, the Science of the Brain The Source: The Secrets of...

Tara Swart
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The Getaway (Diary of a Wimpy Kid Book 12) The Getaway (Diary of a Wimpy...

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Draw Like an Artist: 100 Lessons to Create Anime and Manga Characters: Step-By-Step Line Drawing - A Sourcebook for Aspiring Artists and Character Designers - Access Video Tutorials Via Qr Codes! Draw Like an Artist: 100...

Alex Brennan-Dent, Abd Abd Illustrates
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The Deep End The Deep End

Jeff Kinney
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Double Down (Diary of a Wimpy Kid #11) Double Down (Diary of a Wimpy...

Jeff Kinney
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Old School (Diary of a Wimpy Kid #10) Old School (Diary of a Wimpy...

Jeff Kinney
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The Complete Grimm's Fairy Tales The Complete Grimm's Fairy...

Jacob Grimm
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The Long Haul (Diary of a Wimpy Kid #9) The Long Haul (Diary of a...

Jeff Kinney
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Diary of a Wimpy Kid #1) Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Diary...

Jeff Kinney
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The Ugly Truth (Diary of a Wimpy Kid #5) The Ugly Truth (Diary of a...

Jeff Kinney
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Rodrick Rules (Diary of a Wimpy Kid #2) Rodrick Rules (Diary of a...

Jeff Kinney
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Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

Mark Twain
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Dog Days (Diary of a Wimpy Kid #4) Dog Days (Diary of a Wimpy...

Jeff Kinney
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The Third Wheel (Diary of a Wimpy Kid #7) The Third Wheel (Diary of a...

Jeff Kinney
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The Last Straw (Diary of a Wimpy Kid #3) The Last Straw (Diary of a...

Jeff Kinney
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Dune: The Graphic Novel, Book 1: Dune: Volume 1 Dune: The Graphic Novel, Book...

Frank Herbert, Brian Herbert (Adapted by)
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Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories Rowley Jefferson's Awesome...

Jeff Kinney
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Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Adventure Rowley Jefferson's Awesome...

Jeff Kinney
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El Deafo El Deafo

Cece Bell
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Cabin Fever (Special Disney+ Cover Edition) (Diary of a Wimpy Kid #6) Cabin Fever (Special Disney+...

Jeff Kinney
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Cabin Fever (Diary of a Wimpy Kid #6) Cabin Fever (Diary of a Wimpy...

Jeff Kinney
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Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic

Alison Bechdel
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How to Tell If Your Cat Is Plotting to Kill You How to Tell If Your Cat Is...

The Oatmeal, Matthew Inman
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FAQs

A graphic novel is a book that combines text and illustrations. Graphic novels span all genres, just like television shows and novels. Most graphic novels are beautifully illustrated, with rich drawings that convey emotion, environment, action, and provide imaginative perspectives and angles.

Graphic novels may be a more engaging way to read for people who struggle with reading long novels because they allow the reader to actively engage in the story through images. While they can help kids learn how to read, they can also be complex in plot, allowing adults to enjoy this combination of words and illustrations.

Graphic novels should be read like any other type of novel. Since there are usually speech bubbles and multiple scenes on a page, a reader has to get used to the format and sequence. When reading a graphic novel, always read left-to-right from top to bottom just like you would any other novel. Graphic novels are usually designed to help you figure out what to read next easily, even though there may be multiple panels on the same page. Through the use of images, readers get a sense of the scene and can understand which images and text correspond to one another to help them follow the story.

Japanese graphic novels, also known as "manga," should be read right-to-left. This is because Japanese is written right-to-left, so the panels are laid out in a similar fashion. The "front" of the book is where the "back" of an English graphic novel would be. Many volumes of manga include a page that explain how to read them. You'll be a master of reading manga in no time!

Yes! While graphic novels were dismissed by many as simply long comic books, they have come into their own in recent decades and are considered literature. Classic graphic novels like the Pulitzer Prize-winning Maus and Neil Gaiman's groundbreaking The Sandman series are highly regarded by critics. Many teachers recommend graphic novels for children, as it makes it easier to read more, making them stronger readers.

Graphic novels are similar to comic books in that they both combine illustrations with text. However, graphic novels typically create richer worlds, tell more complex stories, and have more satisfying character development. Graphic novels are also much longer than comic books. Comic books are serialized stories, while graphic novels are frequently stand alone works, like a prose novel.
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