Are graphic novels only for teens, or has the readership broadened to include others?
That’s a pretty common misunderstanding. Most of the books I’m writing about are written by adults and for adults. You may be confusing “graphic novels” with the superhero comics that are often getting made into movies these days – but to tell you the truth, most of those superhero comics are being written for aging thirty-somethings (and up) at this point. That’s a whole different story. But although you could certainly read Maus or Jimmy Corrigan as a teenager, those books are intended for smart adult readers. 9. What has been the influence of digital technology upon the popularity of the graphic novel? Well, online commerce makes it a lot easier for a small-press book to find its audience, and most graphic novels come out from pretty small publishers. That’s an effect that shouldn’t be underestimated. But really, most of these books are being made and read the old-fashioned way, with ink on paper. 10. With the popularity of the graphic novel, are we looking at a new way of reading a
