My only issue is with people who use “graphic novel” as a synonym for “comic book”, apparently because they’re too insecure or pretentious to admit that they read, write, draw, or make movies and TV shows based on comic books. Note that most of my examples are people who work in the industry. I’m so tired of seeing the credits of a movie or TV show say "Based on the graphic novel by … ". I’m particularly looking at you Walking Dead franchise. Graphic novel refers to a specific publishing format. “Maus” or “God Loves, Man Kills” are graphic novels; Avengers # 235 is a comic book. Trade paperback collections reprinting multiple issues of a comic book don’t count either.
Someone refresh my memory, has Calvin ever been assigned to write a book report? If not, maybe he could have done one on “Hamster Huey and the Gooey Kablooey”.
I’m with Phoebe here. My oldest son hated to read. Wouldn’t pick up a book. But he loved Calvin and Hobbes, which have a great vocabulary, so I bought him every book. He read them all.
Well, technically speaking they are, because they’re bound volumes. But there’s little doubt that it takes a lot less effort to read a graphic novel than a text-only book.
I would say that if a teacher allowed students to do book reports on graphic novels, it would be only fair to require the student to write about two books instead of one.
codycab over 1 year ago
Phoebe the novel critic.
Averagemoe over 1 year ago
The concept of fiction transcends medium. This is the asteroid where I will die, after living a long and fulfilling life on it.
bigcatbusiness over 1 year ago
Eh, I rather write in paper. Your arms might get tired more easily, but at least you don’t damage your eyes too often.
Johnnyrico over 1 year ago
Phoebe is smarter than this… what gives?
iggyman over 1 year ago
When grading this I hope the teacher takes that into consideration!
The Reader Premium Member over 1 year ago
No, no! This is the asteroid I’n willing to boogie on.
Calvinist1966 over 1 year ago
Phoebe makes a good point. The expressions on characters in comics and graphic novels help us to identify with them.
Neo Stryder over 1 year ago
I just finished collecting the threegraphic novels of Zita the Space Girl, and are better than 99.99% of actual tv/streaming shows.
Michael Rosser Premium Member over 1 year ago
Rorschach, Silk Spectre II, Doctor Manhattan & Nite Owl II, among others, agree with Phoebe’s assessment of graphic novels.
Armitage72 over 1 year ago
My only issue is with people who use “graphic novel” as a synonym for “comic book”, apparently because they’re too insecure or pretentious to admit that they read, write, draw, or make movies and TV shows based on comic books. Note that most of my examples are people who work in the industry. I’m so tired of seeing the credits of a movie or TV show say "Based on the graphic novel by … ". I’m particularly looking at you Walking Dead franchise. Graphic novel refers to a specific publishing format. “Maus” or “God Loves, Man Kills” are graphic novels; Avengers # 235 is a comic book. Trade paperback collections reprinting multiple issues of a comic book don’t count either.
iggyman over 1 year ago
Aren’t comics sort of an abridged Graphic Novel?
mistie710 over 1 year ago
Seems like a novel idea
scyphi26 over 1 year ago
Well, her approach could use a little work, but I otherwise approve of the message. :D
CaveCat87 over 1 year ago
Someone refresh my memory, has Calvin ever been assigned to write a book report? If not, maybe he could have done one on “Hamster Huey and the Gooey Kablooey”.
RussellCastine over 1 year ago
I think that should be “This is the asteroid on which I’m willing to die.” I was taught that sentences shouldn’t end with a preposition.
walkingmancomics over 1 year ago
Yay!
spamjtam over 1 year ago
I like the way Phoebe is drawn here where the bottom of her eyes is not traced out so much
willie_mctell over 1 year ago
Hmm…No mention of theme or symbolism. Doesn’t bode well for the grade.
Just So So Premium Member over 1 year ago
I’m with Phoebe here. My oldest son hated to read. Wouldn’t pick up a book. But he loved Calvin and Hobbes, which have a great vocabulary, so I bought him every book. He read them all.
sueb1863 over 1 year ago
Well, technically speaking they are, because they’re bound volumes. But there’s little doubt that it takes a lot less effort to read a graphic novel than a text-only book.
I would say that if a teacher allowed students to do book reports on graphic novels, it would be only fair to require the student to write about two books instead of one.
Teto85 Premium Member over 1 year ago
I’m with Phoebe