This document discusses how graphic novels allow for imagination and creativity in reading. While some believe the graphics present everything literally, the author argues there is more happening. Graphic novels use "closure," where the mind fills in details between panels based on cues. This space, called the "gutter," requires the reader to imagine what is not shown and create a continuous narrative. Readers must use their imagination and creativity to visualize movement and put scenes together. Thus, graphic novels do not eliminate imagination but may even enhance it for some readers compared to conventional novels.