Graphic Novels and Comics

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A community based database of comics creators.

A community based database of comics creators.

Open database for print comics built by volunteers around the world.

A community based database of comics creators.

"Our mission is to facilitate access to comics that contain queer representation."

"The Bonn Online Bibliography of Comics Research is an international bibliographic database for scholarly literature about comics, graphic novels, manga and related fields."

"ComicsResearch.org primarily covers book-length works about comic books and comic strips, from 'fannish' histories to academic monographs, providing detailed information and guidance on further research."

Contains annotated bibliographies of graphic novels around social justice, along with lesson plans and instructional activities.

"NAGPRA Comics is a community-based, collaboratively produced comic series that tells true stories about repatriation from tribal perspectives."

"...a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting the First Amendment rights of the comics medium."

"Comic book and graphic novel sales charts, market shares, and industry analysis from John Jackson Miller."

Search for a comic shop near you.

"CSS is the first professional society of comics scholars in the US to be supported by members’ dues while emphasizing professional development opportunities for students and the exchange of best practices among teachers and practitioners."

"Creator Resource is a site dedicated to providing comic book freelancers with as much information about the industry as possible."

"Graphic Medicine is a site that explores the interaction between the medium of comics and the discourse of healthcare. We are a community of academics, health carers, authors, artists, and fans of comics and medicine.

The site is maintained by an editorial team under the direction of the Graphic Medicine International Collective."

"In 2009, comics scholars in the Modern Language Association of America, or MLA, launched a Discussion Group on Comics and Graphic Narratives—a body that aims to bring greater focus and attention to comics studies within the Association, and within literary studies more broadly."

"Prism Comics is the leading non-profit, all-volunteer organization supporting lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, intersex, asexual and LGBTQIA-friendly comic books, comics professionals, readers and educators."

Collaborative teaching and research with comics at San Diego State University.

Tracy has decades of experience in teaching and curriculum development. Her website contains information and tools for teachers using the comics medium.

"Women in Comics Collective International, (WinC for short, pronounced as 'Wink'), is an artistic and informative Initiative that began in May 2012.

It serves to educate communities about the role and merit of women working in the Comic Book/Multimedia industries, as well as highlight the importance of literacy through the comic book medium."

Fresno State's geek convention organized by Fresno State students! This is a free annual event held at Fresno State during the Spring semester.

Fresno, CA

Hosts events in Fresno, CA.

Bakersfield, CA

Modesto, CA

California

San Francisco, CA

Alternates between San Francisco, CA and New York, NY

An annual event that is held every first Saturday in May around the world. Check with your local comic book store to find out if they are participating.

San Diego, CA

This academic conference is held during both WonderCon (Anaheim, CA) and San Diego Comic-Con International (San Diego, CA) each year.

U.S.A.

Free annual virtual conference hosted by Library Journal and School Library Journal.

East Lansing, MI