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Graphic Novel Background Research
A Contract with God
A Contract with God and Other Tenement Stories is a graphic novel by Will Eisner that takes the form
of several stories on a theme.
V for Vendetta
A favourite of mine. V for Vendetta is the story of prisoner V, a tortured, damned soul who
seeks revenge on is capturers and makes an historical change in politics as he does so,
dressing as Guy Fawkes, both inspired and obsessed with him. He meets a young girl who
helps him in his underhand task to rid the world of petty, sly diplomats and murderers,
leaving rare flowers upon their bodies when he leaves.
From Hell
From Hell is a graphic novel by writer Alan Moore and artist Eddie Campbell, originally published in
serial form from 1989 to 1996 and collected in 1999, speculating upon the identity and motives of
Jack the Ripper.
Batman Dark Knight Returns
This is the tale of a tortured hero's twilight and his efforts to save the city he had once sworn
to protect from spiralling relentlessly into chaos. Batman's struggles with a new breed of
criminal, the training of a new Robin, and his fateful final encounters with Superman, Two-
Face and The Joker, are all woven together seamlessly to mark a warrior's mythic rite of
passage. A sinister and emotional plot, involving a superhero who is both revered and hated
by his people of Gotham. Unique in the way the main character is shown in more than one
light believably.

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Watchmen
A plot driven story, revolving around the fantastical world of superheroes and a dark plan to
murder super heroes.A intensely surreal series, relying on its sheer unique core to attract
readers.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer Graphic Novels
The popular franchise began creating comic books and graphic novels revolving around the surreal
world in 1998. The famous TV series only augmented its charm and increased the number of its fans.
Most were interested in the show for its powerful, unique storyline, its moral values and lessons and
intriguing plot and character development.
Coraline
A dramatic and enrapturing tale of a young girl who wishes for a different family and a different life
and unfortunately gets what she wants. This story is a personal favourite of mine; mainly because of
the enticing, immersive plot and deeply mysterious, creative characters and world.