Graphic Novels Beyond the Basics

Acknowledgments
Introduction: Origin Stories
Martha Cornog and Timothy Perper
A Quick History of Comics and Graphic Narrative
Comics, Graphic Novels, and Librarians
About Comics Today
About This Book
Notes
References
PART I: THE LITERATURE
Chapter 1: The Allure of the Superhero
Michael Niederhausen
What Is a Superhero?
Superhero History
Who Loves Superheroes?
Significant Superheroes
Keeping Current
Superhero Programs in Libraries
Notes
References
Chapter 2: Japanese Manga
Robin Brenner
Origins and Influences
The Manga Boom
Manga Audiences, Symbols, and Literacy
Cultural Road Bumps
Collection Development
Making Manga's Appeal Work for You: Programs and Your Community
Putting It All Together
Notes
References
Chapter 3: Girls, Women, and Comics
Trina Robbins
What? Girls Read Comics?
Women and Comics: A Long Tradition
So What Do Girls Want? Collection Development
Assessing Interest and Keeping Up: What's Hot?
Your Community: How to Get Girls into Your Library
Girls, Women, and Comics: Reprise
Notes
Bibliography
Chapter 4: American Comics: Beyond the Superhero, Part One, Genre Fiction
Michael R. Lavin
Introducing the Broader Vista
An Overview of Genres
Conclusion: Genres Redux
Chapter 5: American Comics: Beyond the Superhero, Part Two, General Fiction and Nonfiction
Michael R. Lavin
Graphic Novel Adaptations
Realistic Fiction
Autobiography/Memoir
Other Types of Nonfiction
Conclusion
Suggested Resources
Chapter 6: Graphic Novels: A Global Literature
Introduction
Martha Cornog
Part 1: The Global Context of Graphic Narrative
John A. Lent
Part 2: A Librarian's Guide to International Graphic Novels
Martha Cornog
Notes
References
PART II: GRAPHIC NOVELS AND THE LIBRARY
Chapter 7: A Place in the Library
Francisca Goldsmith
Collection Development
Acquisitions
Bibliographic Access
Collection Placement
Circulation Issues
Preservation and Collection Maintenance
The Future of Graphic Novels in Libraries
Notes
References
Chapter 8: Comics and Graphic Novels in the Academic Library Collection
Lorena O'English
Comics and Higher Learning: An Introduction
Graphic Novels in the Academic Setting
Issues Unique to Academic Library Collections
Case Studies
Conclusion
Resources
Notes
Appendix A
Chapter 9: Japanese Anime
Gilles Poitras
Before We Go Any Further: Some Definitions
Characteristics of Anime and Manga
What about Problematic Content?
Collection-Development Considerations
Anime: Fans, Programs, and Your Community
What Shall the Future Bring?
Notes
References
Web Site References
Chapter 10: Censorship of Graphic Novels in Libraries
Martha Cornog and Erin Byrne
A Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words
The Way It Is: Graphic Novels and Challenges
Forestalling Complaints and Challenges: Strategies
Dealing with Objections and Challenges
Case Studies
Commentary and Conclusions
Figure 1: Sample Request for Reconsideration of Library Resources
Notes
References
Appendix A: Graphic Novels and Games
Robin Brenner
Appendix B: Guide to Graphic Novels in Special Topics
Martha Cornog
1 African American-Interest Graphic Novels: Resources
2 Latino-Interest Graphic Novels: Resources
3 LGBT-Interest Graphic Novels: Resources
4 Religious-Themed Graphic Novels: Resources
Appendix C: Bibliography of Books: Graphic Novels, Libraries, and Literacy
Martha Cornog
Appendix D: Selected Online Resources
Martha Cornog
Index
About the Editors and Contributors