Graphic novel
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A graphic novel is a self-contained, book-length form of sequential art. The term graphic novel is often applied broadly, including fiction, non-fiction, and anthologized work, though this practice is
The digest-sized "picture novel" It Rhymes with Lust (1950), one precursor of the graphic novel. Cover art by Matt Baker and Ray Osrin.
Detail from Blackmark (1971) by scripter Archie Goodwin and artist-plotter Gil Kane
Sabre (1978), one of the first modern graphic novels. Cover art by Paul Gulacy.
Will Eisner in 2004
Manga
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Manga are comics or graphic novels originating from Japan. Most manga conform to a style developed in Japan in the late 19th century, and the form has a long history in earlier Japanese art. The term
Graphic novel
…article in Bill Spicer's magazine Fantasy Illustrated #5 (Spring 1966). Kyle, inspired by European and East Asian graphic albums (especially Japanese manga), used the label to designate comics of an artistically "serious" sort. Following this, Spicer, with Kyle's acknowledgment, edited and published a…
A page from the manga Go Go! Encyclopedia Girls by artist Kasuga, depicting Wikipe-tan, Commons-tan and Quote-tan
A kamishibai storyteller from Sazae-san by Machiko Hasegawa. Sazae appears with her hair in a bun.
Hokusai Manga depicting self-defense techniques (early 19th century)
Delegates of 3rd Asian Cartoon Exhibition, held at Tokyo (Annual Manga Exhibition) by The Japan Foundation