"F rom the jump, I should admit that I have been skeptical of comics journalism. The method is too slow for the 24-hour news cycle, and making comics about complex and evolving issues risks simplifying things that should remain nuanced. However, a new, deeply-considered textbook by former editors at The Nib, Shay Mirk and Eleri Harris, has changed my mind."
"Don't let my use of the word "textbook" put you off; Making Nonfiction Comics is highly readable. It's the sort of book that you can dip in and out of, as needed. Anyone serious about understanding the form will benefit from a complete read through, but it also seems well suited to be taught across a semester. There have been other works used to instruct for this medium, like Lynda Barry's Making Comics which is arguably more about the rigor of artistic practice"
Comics journalism faces challenges in the 24-hour news cycle and risks oversimplifying complex, evolving issues when rushed. A practical, readable guide presents methods for nonfiction comics grounded in editorial and reporting experience. Chapters cover graphic reportage, drawing nonfiction, ethical sourcing, visual selection, and narrative choices rather than drawing technique. The guide balances accessibility and depth, suitable for semester-long teaching or self-study. It includes interviews with prominent practitioners and case examples that illustrate decision-making and craft. Emphasis rests on preserving nuance through careful visual choices and on treating nonfiction comics as a serious journalistic form.
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