Journals
The following series, journals and websites cover graphic novels, comics and related genre. Click here for More comics journals.
Blab! by Call Number: Art Library, PN6700.B53, no.11-18Publication Date: Chicago, IL:: Monte Comix ProductionsMonte Beauchamp was the editor of Blab!, an annual comics magazine that regularly featured articles on the history of illustration and graphic design.
- The Comics Grid
A peer-reviewed, open-access journal that aims "to promote comics scholarship within academia and the general public with contributions that present specialized knowledge in an accessible language." Contains scholarly research articles and reviews of books in this field. Many articles are also part of special collections that focus on themes, such as the role of comics in science communication, interdisciplinary approaches to jazz music and comics, and the intersections between comics and issues of law and justice.
The Comics journalCall Number: Art Library Periodicals, no.265; no.267 (2005)-Online companion also available
- Imagetext
ImageTexT is a peer-reviewed, open access journal dedicated to the interdisciplinary study of comics and related media. Published by the English Department at the University of Florida with support from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, all content is available free of charge.
- International journal of comic art byFull-text available from 10/15/2005 to 10/15/2010
MOMECall Number: Art Lib. Graphic Novel/Animation/Comics Collection, PN6720.M66Publication Date: summer 2005 – fall 2011A review of new and established comics and graphic novels selected by luminaries in the field.
Palgrave Studies in Comics and Graphic Novels 
A book series covering all aspects of the comic strip, comic book, and graphic novel, with clear language, expansive coverage and theoretical sophistication. International scholars from diverse backgrounds present new thinking about politics, history, aesthetics, production, distribution, and reception as well as the digital realm. All publications in the series are rigorously peer-reviewed. Series Editor Roger Sabin is Professor of Popular Culture at the University of the Arts London, UK and a renowned scholar in the field. (The 'Sabin Award' is given annually at the International Graphic Novels and Comics Conference.)
Comics and Graphic Novels @ Oberlin
Oberlin College Comics Collective
The collective is a a group of cartoonists whose mission is to instill appreciation for comics arts at Oberlin and support student artists with resources, materials, training, printing equipment, and community.
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Biographical sources
Autobiographical Comics by Call Number: Main Library, PN6714 .K86 2018ISBN: 9781474227858A complete guide to the history, form and contexts of the genre of autobiographical comics also known as graphic life writing. Covers the history and rise of autobiographical comics, key texts, and important theoretical and critical approaches to autobiographical comics.
- Cartoonists of Color
Cartoonists of Color (CoC) is a play off of the acronym "PoC," which stands for "person of color." A PoC is anyone who identifies as non-white. On this list, you'll find comics creators of various ethnicities: African American, Korean Canadian, Indian Singaporian, Turkish American, Iranian British, Japanese American and so many more.
The Great Comic Book Artists by Call Number: Art Library, PN6725 .G63 1986ISBN: 0312345577Although this is a subjective listing of the greatest comic book artists, it could not come from a more informed source than comic book historian Goulart. Goulart is also the author of numerous science fiction novels which explains his bias toward the science fiction and fantasy-oriented artists. The book gives a one-page biography of each artist and devotes one page to a sample of his work. For comic book aficionados this may not be quite enough to whet their appetites, but librarians should be able to use the work as a reference tool; Goulart also tells in what editions of what comic books a particular artist's work appeared. – Mike Donovan, Cornell Univ. Library Journal.
Kirby by ISBN: 9781419727498Jack Kirby created or co-created some of comic books' most popular super heroes. More significantly, he created much of the visual language for fantasy and adventure comics. There were comics before Kirby, but for the most part their page layout, graphics, and visual dynamic aped what was being done in syndicated newspaper strips. Almost everything that was different about comic books began in the 1940s on the drawing table of Jack Kirby. This is his story by one who knew him well - Mark Evanier. First issued in 2008, this is the revised and expanded edition issued for Kirby's centennial.
Masters of American Comics by Call Number: Art Library NC1426 .M34 2005ISBN: 030011317XCovers fifteen pioneering cartoonists who brought this genre to the highest level of artistic expression and greatest impact on the development of the form. Organized chronologically, it explores the rise of comics and their artistic development throughout the 20th century.
Organizations
- Center for Cartoon Studies
The Center for Cartoon Studies (CCS) offers a two-year course of study that centers on the creation and dissemination of comics, graphic novels and other manifestations of the visual narrative. Experienced and internationally recognized cartoonists, writers, and designers teach classes. CCS programs include a two-year master of fine arts degree, one- and two-year certificates in cartooning, and annual summer workshops. The school is located in historic downtown village of White River Junction, Vermont. - Comic Book Legal Defense Fund
Comics and graphic novels are one of the most frequently challenged book genres. Use this site for its history of comic censorship, it's list of case files, resources for retailers facing a law suit, a list of banned comics, information about the Comics Code and much more. "[A] non-profit organization dedicated to the protection of the First Amendment rights of the comics medium and its community of retailers, creators, publishers, librarians, and readers." [Scout Report]