Graphic novels and comic books occupy a niche place in cultural thought. Comic books are short - around 30 pages including advertisements, and each issue tends to move the overall story forward in an incremental fashion. Story arcs often begin, pause, and end without warning, which can make them difficult to follow without access to back issues. The graphic novel, cousin to the comic book, may appeal more to novel readers and fans of more traditional storytelling. Like many other parts of the world, there is a wealth of comic books and graphic novels related to the Middle East - I’ve listed a few of the more well-known ones below. I’d love to regularly update this feature with new finds, so if you have any recommendations send them into the blog.
The 99
Authors:
Dr. Naif al-Mutawa
Stuart Moore
John McCrea
Fabian Nicezia
Published: 2006-Ongoing
Teshkeel Comics
www.the99.org
