The brain says no, but some other anatomical function says yes. Your Boyfriend is a succinct rendition of this timeless drama. I ve gathered several, but Boyfriend is the first upon which I ll venture a review here. I certainly don t hold myself out to be an expert on graphic novels. Generally I would say that graphic novels are a more sophisticated version of comic books.
Dialogue is drawn in little clouds emanating from the characters.
While even juvenile comic books often depict classical dramas, such as a battle between good and evil, graphic novels often rise above a primitive level of representation. The graphic novels I ve sampled appear to include a measure of explicit sexuality and violence that would be entirely inappropriate for children s comics. As sxejustin wrote in his latest review of a Preacher book, the modern-day graphic novel proves comic books aren't just for kids anymore. Reading a graphic novel is a different experience for me than reading a non-illustrated novel. They get you when you re small and vulnerable and they take all the human parts away, bit by bit, until you re a just wind-up toy.