Research Guides: Comics and Graphic Novels: Comics and Graphic Novels

Comics and Graphic Novels

Comics and graphic novels have had lasting impacts on literature, art, film, humor, politics, and culture.

In academic research, comics and graphic novels have been studied not only in the fields of literature, art, and cultural history, but also in fields such as education - as a gateway to reading for children, an accessible medium for learning a foreign language, and more.

Comics -- A History
Graphic Novels -- A History
100 Best Comic and Graphic Novels List
Let's Get Graphic: 100 Favorite Comics And Graphic Novels from NPR.
The Beat: The Blog of Comics Culture
This award-winning blog covers the latest in comic book news and opinion.
ComicsResearch.org
Annotated bibliographies about comics scholarship.
Cover Browser
450,000+ comic book covers, including series in chronological order.
DC Comics Database
Wiki-based database of DC characters, storylines, TV and movie adaptations, and more.
Digital Comic Museum
A digital archive of free, downloadable Golden Age Comics that are now in the Public Domain.
Grand Comics Database
The Grand Comics Database (GCD) is a nonprofit, internet-based organization of international volunteers dedicated to building an open database covering all printed comics throughout the world.
Marvel Comics Database
Searchable wiki database of in-depth character histories, story synopses, cover art, and more.
Queer Comics Database
Browse comics by audience, genre, tone, style, queer representation, and more.

How do I find comics and graphic novels?

1. Search for comic books and graphics novels in the library's online catalog.

Use subject terms:

comic books

graphic novels

2. Browse comics and graphic novels by topic using this guide.

Comics and graphic novels are organized by subject and are not all shelved in the same location. Select a topic from the side menu for a selection of comics and graphic novels in the library.