-Michael Pawuk has collected a vast amount of information and detail for the long-overdue (and necessary) readers' advisory tool Graphic Novels....[S]hould prove to be an invaluable tool for a librarian overwhelmed by where to start. Categorizing the hundreds of examples through genres such as Super-Heroes, Science Fiction, Humor, Contemporary Life, and Nonfiction, Pawuk describes each novel's plot, providing details such as the length of the series, the authors and illustrators, awards won, movies adapted from, and so forth. Both librarians and patrons will find a wealth of material to peruse, and newcomers to graphic novels will definitely discover something to pique their interest. —Partnership: the Canadian Journal of Library and Information Practice and Resear

-Graphic novels are everywhere right now, but because of their popularity it can be overwhelming to know where to look when adding them to library collections. Pawuk's guide provides just what is needed: a place to find summaries of more than 2,400 titles and to gain insight into which graphic novels are worth reading.The volume covers titles in nine topical categories. Each entry includes descriptions of major plot points, characters, and an age recommendation.... Graphic Novels provides a valuable introduction to this format for librarians and readers who don't know where to start. It summarizes the classic titles and little-known treasures that should be in every library collection, and also covers an amazing variety of topics and characters....[R]ecommended for public libraries, as well as school and academic libraries looking to add graphic novels to their collections. —Reference & User Services Quartely