by Moni Barrette | Apr 1, 2021 | Comic Spotlight, Comics Plus, Resources
Everyone loves a good mystery; the kind that hooks you and refuses to let go until the plot unravels in twisty, surprising, and satisfying ways. The best ones—from Gone Girl to Serial to Tiger King—leave us pondering them days after completion. Comics, graphic novels,...
by John Shableski | Mar 18, 2021 | Comic Spotlight, Comics Plus, Resources
It’s not surprising to hear people refer to comics, graphic novels, or manga as genres. It happens often, particularly in conference presentations where a question will inevitably include ‘genre’ as a descriptor. They’re usually referring to the superhero comics they...
by LibraryPass | Mar 10, 2021 | Announcements, Comic Spotlight, Comics Plus
LibraryPass has announced a distribution agreement with Anyone Comics to make its reference guide, The Access Guide to the Black Comic Book Community, available to libraries and schools through Comics Plus. With Comics Plus, readers can access thousands of digital...
by Moni Barrette | Mar 1, 2021 | Comic Spotlight, Comics Plus, Resources
Reading is fundamental—as the saying goes—but it’s not the only effective means of learning. Adapting to multiple learning styles is an important component in meeting students where they are, and maximizing learning outcomes. Comics can ease readers into new subject...
by LibraryPass | Feb 1, 2021 | Comic Spotlight, Comics Plus, Resources
February is Black History Month and Comics Plus offers a variety of titles spotlighting key figures and moments in Black History for educational use, as well as entertaining stories from Black creators in our curated Black History, Black Voices list. From...
by Moni Barrette | Jan 27, 2021 | Comic Spotlight, Comics Plus, Resources
In the comic book industry, individual creators—writers, illustrators, inkers, letterers, colorists, and everyone else involved in bringing new, immersive art to life—can become popular celebrities with a single commercial success or major award recognition. Many...