Getting some respect: The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports on the slow-but-steady movement of graphic novels into bookstores. (Link via Artblog)

The article points to the recent (relative) success of works like Craig Thompson's "Blankets" and Neil Gaiman's "The Sandman: Endless Nights":

"What these books have in common, aside from enjoying brisk sales and critical raves, is a sophistication of artwork, text and emotional content that may even appeal to adults who think they don't like comics. Put another way, you don't have to know the first thing about 'Spider-Man' to find something to enjoy in this realm."