In basic terms, a graphic novel is a fictional story illustrated in comic-strip style that is presented as a book. Graphic novels are the result of a dramatic change in the landscape of the American comic book, with the creation of the direct market, a system where publishers sold comic books directly to specialty comics stores, and challenges created by The Comic Code Authority, comics were forced to adapt. Graphic novels became a way to avoid The Comic Code Authority, allowing them freedom of context. Although graphic novels and comic books are similar is style the context found in graphic novels, tends to be darker, more violent and geared towards an adult audience. Comic books and graphic novels are a huge part of American history, but …show more content…
Hartigan and Marv are two characters that both possess attributes of a hero, only Hartigan’s history as a cop shadows him making him more ethical than Marv, who is a clear anti-hero. Marv resembles a larger than life giant with rough edges. He smokes, drinks and is often found in strip clubs and shady parts of towns, not the typical style of a hero. Although his exterior is hard, Marv has a hart of gold and a soft spot for woman, especially those who show him …show more content…
Two of the three major story lines revolve around cops and how they're in with the dirty politicians that run the city, Hartigan, a retired cop, is punished for being one of the good ones and is quickly turned on by his long time partner, and Johnny boy, another cop, is guilty of mistreating and beating woman, but uses his title to avoid any serious