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Comics & Graphic Novels

In the catalog

Recommendations for Starting

Here is a curated list of recommendations to get started reading comics and graphic novels.

Non-Fiction and Memoir/Autobiography
Fiction
Web Comics

Boolean Operators

As you search the catalog, databases, or online resources, try using Boolean Operators to broaden or limit your search

AND: search for both keywords

  • Ex. Comic Books AND Fantasy

OR: search for either keyword

  • Ex. Comic Books OR Comic Strips OR Graphic Novels

NOT: exclude a keyword

  • Ex. Graphic Novels NOT horror

IMPORTANT! You must use caps when searching in the catalog with these operators!

More Recommendations!

For more recommendations check out NPR's article of 100 comics and graphic novels. Or try searching by genre through the No Flying No Tights blog's starred titles!

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