Graphic Novel collection development for libraries, adult collections. Includes publishing and library statistics for graphic novels 2008.

1. Creating and Maintaining your adult Graphic Novel collection Laverne MannMercer Cty. Library System‘Redhead Fangirl’

2. A format not a genre! The graphic novel is a form suited to the contemporary age. I contend that the graphic novel will continue to displace (if never completely replace) purely textual writing and that it will eventually become the most popular form of reading. -Stephen E. Tabachnick, professor, University of Memphis A comic-book world, World Literature Today, March – April 2007

3. UNSHELVED..still work to do promoting comics

4. Reality of graphic novels; breaking some myths The average age for a graphic novel reader is 30 In other countries, graphic literature is widely accepted for all ages Many graphic novels require the reader’s ability to take both written and drawn cues in order to fully comprehend the writer’s/artist’s meaning, thus requiring a higher reading level Pawuk, Mike. Graphic Novels: A Genre Guide to Comic Books, Manga and More. Greenwood Publishing, Conn. 2007

5. Criteria for selection Language Imagery – Violence, Sex Content– politics, drug use. Theme – “real world” Synthesis of drawn and written cues

7. Selling to libraries.. GN sales grew in 2008, up to $35 million “hard fit for the library process, rely heavily on reviews and comic book publishers aren’t famous for soliciting reviews”- PW 7/13/09 Growth in library sales continue in 2009 26.5% librarians said acquisitions would be up more than 10% in ’09-And 24% at least up to 10% In April 2009…Baker and Taylor sold 12, 791 paperbacks and 1274 hardback GNs to library market.

8. Manga sales drop in 2008 Declined from $210 million to $175 million Economic downturn affected purchasing power of manga’s younger audience more than older comic/GN crowd Less manga related Anime series on Cartoon Network Doing well: Vampire Knight (Viz Media)Chibi Vampire (Tokyopop)

9. Comic books and reading Assist Poor Readers Connect with visual learners Strong language arts skills Unmotivated and ‘dormant’ readers Educational messages Explore other literature Engage Adult Readers Ublib.buffalo.edu/lml/comics/pages/readling.html

10. Selection Guidelines Popularity Fan magazines, web sites Tie-ins to TV shows, movies, games, toys Age level, target audience GenreSuperhero, fantasy most prevalentscifi, humor, graphic nonfiction Writing quality and artistic quality Artistic style- manga, cartoon art Writers and artists with strong fan following (Alan Moore, Grant Morrison, Brian Michael Bendis) Ublib.buffalo.edu/lml/comics/pages/selection.html

11. Award winning graphic novels EisnerFinest stories, publications and creators in the medium. Will Eisner, creator of GN format. HarveyVoted on only by industry professionals. Named after Harvey Kurtzman, co founder of MAD magazine. Kirby President Obama is a Spider-Man and Conan comics fan!

12. Review and Graphic Novel sources: *New York Times– Graphic Books Bestseller Listhttp://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/Library JournalSchool Library JournalBooklist GN issueVOYABaker and Taylor: Imagery (btol.com)Comic Store News (CSN)Teenreads.com (manga)icv2.combookshelf.diamondcomics.com - GET by EMAILcomics2film.comcomicworthreading.comgraphicnovels.brodart.comkidslovecomics.comdccomics.commarvel.comdarkhorse.com

13. Graphic Novels to Film Road to Perdition (Max Collins) A History of Violence (Vince Locke) Watchmen, V for Vendetta (Alan Moore) Sin City, 300 (Frank Miller) Ghost World Wanted Superheroes: X-men, Spider-Man, Superman, Daredevil, Iron Man. Coming…Thor, The Avengers, Y the Last Man…

14. Hot from 2008-2009 Bottomless belly button Heavy Liquid Joker Too cool to be forgotten Life Sucks (Yalsa) Dark Tower: Gunslinger Born, The Long Road Home Incognegro Echo: Moon Lake Skim Umbrella Academy Runaways: Dead End Kids AsteriosPolyp Marvel Pride & Prejudice

15. Stitches by David SmallGRAPHIC MEMOIR His black and white watercolors portray a family in 1950's Detroit. Radiologist father uses X-rays to cure sinus problems on David-- brother escapes to his drum set-- and his unhappy and judgmental mother rules the roost. Art as redemption novel David always draws his own world and eventually grows into praise for his work. Release date is September 2009- will beTopGN of 2009 list.

16. What it is- Lynda BarryWriter and cartoonist shows readers how she makes art and encourages us to make our own.

17. Cairo- G. Willow WilsonA gripping narrative, mixing magic, politics and romancethe knowledgeable view of the Islamic world and interesting visual effects.

18. Tonoharu- Lars Martinson Daniel Wells begins a new life as an assistant junior high school teacher in the rural Japanese village of Tonoharu.

19. Tonoharu- Interior

20. Tales from the Starlight Drive-inMichael San Giocomo32 stories taking place over 50 years at a Drive-In Theater –-Mirroring life and the cinema with tales of crime, romance, science fiction, musicals.

21. The Swordby The Luna Brothers Dara Brighton is a college student whose life is changed forever when three strangers show up on her family's doorstep and demand a mystical sword. This event propels her into a dangerous quest. This is Volume 1 of an ongoing comic book series by The Luna Brothers (Joshua and Jonathan Luna, authors of Ultra and Girls).

22. The Swordby The Luna Brothers Dara Brighton is a college student whose life is changed forever when three strangers show up on her family's doorstep and demand a mystical sword. This event propels her into a dangerous quest. This is Volume 1 of an ongoing comic book series by The Luna Brothers (Joshua and Jonathan Luna, authors of Ultra and Girls). Dara Brighton is a college student whose life is changed forever when three strangers show up on her family's doorstep and demand a mystical sword. This event propels her into a dangerous quest. This is Volume 1 of an ongoing comic book series by The Luna Brothers (Joshua and Jonathan Luna, authors of Ultra and Girls).

23. The Alcoholicby Jonathan Ames& Dean Haspeil Part quasi-autobiography and part stunning noir-realism, The Alcoholic is the story of Jonathan A. and the origin of his addiction to alcohol, the consequences of alcohol and substance abuse on his life and his eventual self-realization. Written by Jonathan Ames with art by Dean Haspiel. Published by DC Comics' Vertigo label. Part quasi-autobiography and part stunning noir-realism, The Alcoholic is the story of Jonathan A. and the origin of his addiction to alcohol, the consequences of alcohol and substance abuse on his life and his eventual self-realization. Written by Jonathan Ames with art by Dean Haspiel. Published by DC Comics' Vertigo label. Part quasi-autobiography and part stunning noir-realism, The Alcoholic is the story of Jonathan A. and the origin of his addiction to alcohol, the consequences of alcohol and substance abuse on his life and his eventual self-realization. Written by Jonathan Ames with art by Dean Haspiel. Published by DC Comics' Vertigo label.

24. The Alcoholicby Jonathan Ames& Dean Haspeil Part quasi-autobiography and part stunning noir-realism, The Alcoholic is the story of Jonathan A. and the origin of his addiction to alcohol, the consequences of alcohol and substance abuse on his life and his eventual self-realization. Written by Jonathan Ames with art by Dean Haspiel. Published by DC Comics' Vertigo label.

25. Locke & Keyby Joe Hill & Gabriel Rodriquez Joe Hill is the author of the novel Heart Shaped Box and the short story collection 20th Century Ghosts. He is also the son of Stephen and Tabitha King. Locke & Key is an ongoing comic book series from IDW Publishing and focuses on the bizarre experiences of a family in a New England mansion called Keyhouse. Stunningly original artwork by Gabriel Rodriguez. Joe Hill is the author of the novel Heart Shaped Box and the short story collection 20th Century Ghosts. He is also the son of Stephen and Tabitha King. Locke & Key is an ongoing comic book series from IDW Publishing and focuses on the bizarre experiences of a family in a New England mansion called Keyhouse. Stunningly original artwork by Gabriel Rodriguez.

26. Locke & Keyby Joe Hill & Gabriel Rodriquez Joe Hill is the author of the novel Heart Shaped Box and the short story collection 20th Century Ghosts. He is also the son of Stephen and Tabitha King. Locke & Key is an ongoing comic book series from IDW Publishing and focuses on the bizarre experiences of a family in a New England mansion called Keyhouse. Stunningly original artwork by Gabriel Rodriguez.

27. Localby Brian Wood & Ryan Kelly Local brings together 12 issues of a comic book series reprinted as a hardcover graphic novel. Each of the twelve chapters are individual moments of Megan McKeenan's existence as she wanders from locality to locality in the United States, searching for her life. Brian Wood is the author of the critically acclaimed comic book series DMZ.

28. Hellboy-Mike MignolaRaised by American GIs after he was pulled from the underworld in a thwarted Nazi occult experiment, Hellboy chooses to be a force for good, battling demons with brute strength and bullets.

29. Jamilti-Rutu Modan Set in Israel during throughout the 20th and 21st centuries, these evocative and haunting short stories range from revelations of disturbing family secrets to beauty amid political violence.

30. Nat Turner-Kyle BakerBaker illustrates the violence and brutality of the largest organized rebellion of enslaved people in the first half of the 19th century. Graphic Nonfiction

31. J. Edgar Hoover: a graphic biography-Rick GearyGeary's detailed and engaging account of J. Edgar Hoover's rise within the FBI is an informative history of the agency itself.

32. The Twelve by Michael Straczynski In 1940, a team of twelve crime fighters get frozen during a raid on Germany. They are found 60 years later and must adjust to a new world

33. The Twelve Interior

34. The Twilight Zone Graphic Adaptations Graphic adaptations of some of the more popular stories from the Twilight Zone

35. Twilight Zone interior

36. Thank You! Redhead Fangirl blog redlibcomic.blogspot.com Twitter: RedheadFangirlNing.com/redheadfangirl Laverne Mann (liblave@gmail.com) Thanks to David Lisa, Karla Iverson and Tyler Rousseau for use of their NJLA slides.