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The online comics and graphic novels below are only a small selection of what we have available in our subscription to the Underground and Independent Comics, Comix, and Graphic Novels database from Alexander Street Press.
Underground and Independent Comics, Comix, and Graphic Novels
Access requires either an IU Northwest username and passphrase, or for Indiana residents not part of IUN to use a computer within the library.
See our other tabs for physical comics and graphic novels that can be used in or checked out of the library.
Give Me Liberty: A Revised History of the American Revolution by 
The Adventures of Unemployed Man by 
The Gettysburg Address : a graphic adaptation by 
Maus : a survivor's tale by 
Maus II : a survivor's tale : and here my troubles began by 
Mi barrio : from SmarterComics : based on the book From the barrio to the board room by 
Simpsons Comics Extravaganza by 
The United States Constitution : a graphic adaptation by 
Comic books as history : the narrative art of Jack Jackson, Art Spiegelman, and Harvey Pekar by 
The Encyclopedia of American Comics by 
The Illustrated Format : An Effective Teaching Tool by 
The Steranko History of the Comics by 
Whatcha mean, what's a zine? : the art of making zines and minicomics by 
The World Encyclopedia of Cartoons by These online resources provide journal articles and other material useful for research on graphic novels and comic books. You must be IU Northwest student, faculty or staff to have access. Speak with a reference librarian if you need assistance.
