Graphic Novelists

Age of Bronze draws on many sources to make a coherent epic out of Greek mythology. Eric Shanower's painstaking research and storytelling skill have won him much praise.

Nov 25, 2009 - Luke Arnott

Will Eisner's mature comics included pioneering graphic novels and educational books on comics theory. The annual Eisner Awards are named in honor of his achievements.

Oct 13, 2009 - Luke Arnott

Will Eisner was at the center of the nascent comic book industry by his early twenties. After founding his own company, he created the revolutionary comic The Spirit.

Oct 13, 2009 - Luke Arnott

Osamu Tezuka was the godfather of Japanese manga and anime. His output spanned forty years, 700 titles, and iconic cartoons like Astro Boy and Kimba the White Lion.

Aug 5, 2009 - Luke Arnott

Hate #16-30 focused on Bradley family matters back in New Jersey. Peter Bagge shifted to full-color artwork as Buddy Bradley finally settled down and grew up.

Jun 22, 2009 - Luke Arnott

Hate chronicled Buddy Bradley's Seattle days in its first fifteen issues. Peter Bagge's skills at caricature and telling tales of dysfunction reached a new peak.

Jun 15, 2009 - Luke Arnott

Heavy Metal magazine published Serpieri's Druuna comics in an altered form. More explicit installments were censored, but Serpieri toned down his later comics himself.

May 11, 2009 - Luke Arnott

Frank Miller's disillusion with Hollywood ran deep. But after Robert Rodriguez's panel-by-panel approach to his Sin City movie, Miller embraced similar film adaptations.

Apr 30, 2009 - Luke Arnott