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Title: How Comics Got to Now.
Authors: Reid, Calvin (AUTHOR), MacDonald, Heidi (AUTHOR)
Source: Publishers Weekly. 4/19/2022, Vol. 269 Issue 17, p232-237. 6p. 16 Color Photographs, 1 Black and White Photograph.
Subject Terms: Comic books, strips, etc., Superhero comic books, strips, etc., Comic book writers, Comics publishing, Comic book artists
Abstract: This article explores the growth and acceptance of graphic novels in the North American book industry over the past 25 years. It discusses how the transition from monthly comic books to book formats has influenced storytelling and sales, with middle grade and young adult graphic novels dominating bestseller lists. The article also highlights the increasing popularity of diverse genres and the role of factors such as librarians, the internet, and the influence of manga in driving the growth of graphic novels. It mentions the significant sales figures of $1.28 billion in North America and the role of Publishers Weekly in promoting and reviewing graphic novels. [Extracted from the article]
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