Book Reviews

Jack B. Quick
© America's Best Comics LLC

1. Reviews of trade comics (compilations and graphic novels) can be found regularly in Library Journal, Booklist, and Publisher's Weekly.

2. Voice of Youth Advocates and School Library Journal run trade comics "round-ups" on a regular basis.

3. The Internet is jam-packed with reviews of comic books, trade comics, and graphic novels of every type. Some sites are maintained by well-read and articulate fans while others are written by paid columnists. Click here to see a selected list of recommended Internet Resources.

4. Subscribe to the rec.arts.comics.reviews News Group on UseNet.

5. Subscribe to some of the many comic book review journals currently available. Click here to see a list of recommended journals and magazines.

6. Get to know your local comic book retailers. Once you've found a knowledgeable, helpful retailer with whom you are comfortable working, he or she can be a wonderful source of advice and suggestions.

7. Ask your patrons what they like to read, and why.

Announcements and Previews

1. The most comprehensive guide to upcoming comic books and trade comics is the monthly Previews catalog from Diamond Comics Distributors.

2. Most current comic book journals and fan magazines provide extensive coverage of previews and forthcoming changes. Click here for a list of journals.

3. Once again, the Internet is an outstanding source of free news announcements and previews. Click here for a selected list of recommended resources.

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