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I finally stopped correcting people who call all comics 'graphic novels'
It used to bug me at my local shop, but arguing just makes new readers feel dumb. The owner told me last week he'd rather sell someone a TPB than lose a sale over semantics. Anyone else just let this one slide now?
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ross.jessica7mo ago
Ever think it helps the whole medium seem more grown up?
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james_butler7mo ago
Definitely, it adds a layer of seriousness that was missing before. When a show like The Last of Us gets mainstream awards, it forces critics to take the genre seriously. That validation pushes creators to aim higher with their stories.
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theabennett6mo ago
My local library started labeling everything from manga to superhero books as graphic novels. I stopped correcting the staff because it gets more people browsing that section. The goal is getting books in hands, not winning a word fight.
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