The Graphic Novel and Comic Books

[julieisafemme]

My only experience with graphic novels is "Maus". It communicated the horror of the Holocaust in a way I had never heard or seen before. I will share it with my daughter when she is old enough. Before reading that series I would have scoffed at this genre. Now I can see what a compelling storytelling device it is.

Originally Posted by Graphiteta2s

Is it possible for women to be portrayed in a tasteful manner in comic books, especially in the superhero genre? Do you have a favorite female character? why?

My favorite character is from Ruse. Emma Bishop is a strong woman, intelligent and adventurous. Her comic is set in the Victorian times, she is along side a Sherlock Holmes type male character. However she is not his "Ms." Watson, a second lead. She stands on her own and fights crime on her terms. The title comes from the CrossGen publishers and is being rereleased through Marvel Comics this year.

Is there any Graphic novel or comic you would like to discuss? I'm also interested in House of Leaves if anyone has read that book.