#fridayreads: National Comic Book Day






Sometimes, and not always when the moon is full, Jessup Library staff have been known to duck into a closet and read a few books. See exhibit A to the right, featuring a specimen of North American One-Fingered Betty Sue. Notice how she is reluctant to speak above a whisper while she recommends the following books: Y: The Last Man: Paper DollsSuper GraphicThe Spectacular Sisterhood of Superwomen, and One Thousand Years of Manga. But wait! There is another chapter in this book...

After a suitable intermission, the elusive staff member emerges from the closet in a completely new outfit. And this time she is ready to face the forces of evil with the help of several comic books. Join the battle with Black PantherWonder WomanWatchmen, and Batman.


If the Batmobile isn't running and you can't make it to the library, we still have options for your superhero life. Put on your cape and get ready to read these electronic books: The Art of Comic Book Drawing and Japanese Visual Culture.