All articles tagged with #graphic novel
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Al Jazeera
The article discusses a graphic novel that explores themes of friendship, love, and loss amidst the ongoing conflict in Gaza, highlighting personal stories within the broader context of the Israel-Palestine conflict.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The New York Times
Yvan Alagbé's graphic novel 'Misery of Love' explores complex family dynamics, legacy, and love through interwoven narratives of a wealthy French family dealing with death, racism, and personal secrets, using striking imagery and layered storytelling.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by IGN
The popular animated web series Murder Drones is expanding into the comic book world with a graphic novel by Oni Press, set to debut on Kickstarter in September 2025 and in stores in February 2026, adapting the series' first season and exploring its post-apocalyptic story of drones rebuilding society amidst threats.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Variety
Paramount Pictures is developing an R-rated, live-action adaptation of the "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" franchise based on the graphic novel series "The Last Ronin," targeting an adult audience. The story is set in a dystopian future where one remaining Turtle seeks revenge against a totalitarian despot ruling New York City. This marks the first adaptation of the franchise for an adult audience and follows the success of the graphic novel series, which ranked second on Circana BookScan’s list of the top selling graphic novels in 2023.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NPR
Joe Sacco's groundbreaking graphic novel "Palestine," which chronicles his experiences in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, has seen a resurgence in demand following the recent conflict in Gaza. The book, part comic book and part memoir, is being rapidly reprinted due to high demand. Sacco's work, considered a pioneering example of "comics journalism," offers a humanistic portrayal of Palestinians and the impact of occupation. While Sacco is pleased that his book can inform readers, he is saddened by the ongoing relevance of its subject matter.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Arab News
The graphic novel "Gaza" by Joe Sacco, which explores the author's experiences in the enclave in 1991, has seen a surge in demand since the recent conflict between Israel and Hamas. The book, considered a pioneer in "comic journalism," has been praised for its portrayal of the Palestinian situation. The publisher, Fantagraphics, is reprinting the novel due to increased orders from retailers and wholesalers. Sacco expressed his desire to return to Gaza to see his friends and acknowledged the enduring tragedy faced by the Palestinians.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The New York Times
The Netflix anime adaptation of "Scott Pilgrim Takes Off" brings back the beloved cast of the original film but fails to capture the same charm. The series starts off similarly to the film but diverges into an alternate-reality scenario, focusing more on Ramona and her exes. While the story feels more grown-up, it sacrifices humor and relies on bland storylines. The performances often fall flat, and the pacing lags. However, the series showcases imagination in its last two episodes. Overall, "Scott Pilgrim Takes Off" offers closure for fans but fails to fully succeed.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Space.com
NASA has released the second installment of its digital graphic novel series, "First Woman: Expanding our Universe," featuring fictional astronaut Callie Rodriguez as the first woman to step onto the moon. The novel follows Callie and her diverse crewmates as they install a next-generation telescope on the far side of the moon, overcoming obstacles along the way. The series aims to inspire future space explorers and promote diversity in NASA's missions. The novel is available online in English and Spanish, and can be accessed through the "First Woman" website or NASA's app.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Polygon
Bill Watterson, creator of Calvin and Hobbes, has released his first published work in 28 years, a graphic novel called "The Mysteries." In a video, Watterson discusses his collaboration with artist John Kascht and the challenges they faced in merging their mismatched styles and temperaments. The novel is described as a beautifully illustrated fable about a medieval-style kingdom and its knights' quest to uncover the source of calamities. Watterson's wry humor shines through as he reveals the difficulties he intentionally created in the creative process, ultimately resulting in a unique and intriguing book.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBC News
Israeli artist Ari Folman, who adapted "The Diary of Anne Frank" into a graphic novel, expressed alarm after a Texas teacher was removed for allowing students to read his book. Folman criticized recent attempts to ban or censor books in public schools across the United States, calling it "insane." The teacher was reportedly removed partly due to sexual content in the graphic adaptation, which Folman defended as a natural part of teenage experiences. This incident follows the removal of the graphic novel from schools in Texas and Florida. The American Library Association reported a record number of attempted book bans last year, with a focus on LGBTQIA+ and people of color authors. Folman expressed concern that such issues are unique to the United States.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBC News
A teacher in Texas was removed from an eighth-grade classroom for allowing students to read a graphic novel adaptation of "The Diary of Anne Frank" that contains sexual content and images of nude statues. The school district stated that the version of the diary used was not approved for classroom use, and an investigation is ongoing. This is not the first time the graphic novel has sparked controversy, as it was previously removed from a Florida school library and a school district in Texas.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by USA TODAY
A middle school teacher in Texas was fired after parents complained about her assigning a graphic novel version of Anne Frank's diary to eighth-grade students, which included scenes depicting nudity and lesbian attraction. The school district apologized and a substitute teacher has taken over the class while they search for a replacement. This is not the first time Anne Frank's diary has sparked controversy, with previous attempts to censor the book due to explicit content. Book-banning challenges have been on the rise in the United States, with Texas banning the most books in the past year.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Guardian US
A Texas teacher was fired after assigning an illustrated adaptation of Anne Frank's diary to her eighth-grade class, with district officials deeming the book "inappropriate" and unapproved. The graphic novel, which has faced previous bans, includes discussions of sexuality that were edited out in subsequent reprints of the original written version. This incident highlights ongoing concerns about censorship and restrictions on teaching topics such as race and gender in classrooms, as Texas has implemented laws limiting educators' ability to address these subjects. The firing has sparked criticism and raised questions about the suppression of truth in education.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBC News
Hungary's second-largest bookstore chain, Lira Konyv, has been fined 12 million forints ($35,930) by a government office for placing the LGBTQ graphic novel "Heartstopper" in its youth literature section without closed packaging, violating a law that prohibits the depiction of homosexuality to minors. The fine is based on Hungary's controversial 2021 "child protection" law, which has been criticized as an attempt to stigmatize LGBTQ people. The European Union has backed legal action against the law, and the fine comes just before the Budapest Pride march.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Mary Sue
Netflix's adaptation of the graphic novel "Nimona" introduces some key differences, including a tighter timeline, a different origin story for Sir Ballister, and a revised origin story for Nimona herself. The movie condenses the events of the story into a few days, compared to several months in the comic. Sir Ballister's origin story is altered, with him being framed for killing the queen and losing his arm to Sir Ambrosius Goldenloin. Nimona's origin story is also changed, with her being cast out as a monster after revealing her shapeshifting abilities. Additionally, Sir Goldenloin is portrayed as more likable in the movie.