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The Appeal of Graphic Novels
- Action
Most comics offer fast-paced action, dramatic conflict, and heroic adventure.
- Powerful
Images
Pictures can indeed be worth a thousand words, and the very best comics provide dramatic, memorable images with strong emotional appeal.
- Important Themes
Many comics address themes important to pre-teens and young adults, including issues of acceptance, nonconformity, prejudice, social injustice, coming of age, triumph over adversity, and personal growth.
- The
Super-Hero
as Modern Mythology
Characters such as Superman, Batman, and Spider-Man represent recognizable cultural icons and in some cases, powerful archetypes.
- Given the
remarkable
diversity of comics publishing today, individual titles can be
found for
virtually any reader's tastes and interests.
- Enjoyment
Stated in the simplest terms, Graphic Novels are fun to read.
