The Evolution of the Graphic Novel in America

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The graphic novel has come a long way in America, evolving from its humble beginnings as a collection of comic strips to becoming a respected and recognized form of literature. The term "graphic novel" was first coined in the 1960s, but it wasn't until the 1970s and 1980s that the format began to gain mainstream acceptance and recognition.

In the 1970s, underground comics and independent comics began to gain popularity, and many of these comics were published in the form of graphic novels. These graphic novels often dealt with mature and controversial themes, and were targeted towards an adult audience. This helped to establish the graphic novel as a serious and respected form of literature, and laid the foundation for the graphic novel's future success.

In the 1980s, the graphic novel began to gain mainstream acceptance, thanks to a number of critically acclaimed and commercially successful graphic novels, such as Maus, Watchmen, and The Dark Knight Returns. These graphic novels dealt with mature and thought-provoking themes, and were targeted towards both adult and teenage audiences. They were also nominated for, and won, major literary awards and were adapted into successful movies and other forms of media.

The 1990s saw a growth in the popularity of graphic novels, as more and more publishers began to release them, and more and more bookstores began to carry them. Graphic novels also began to be used as a medium for education, particularly in schools, as they were seen as a way to engage students and make learning more fun and interactive.

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