Comic books are one of the most influential forms of 20th-century popular culture. Scholars are increasingly interested in using comic books for their research and audiences are flocking to movies based on comics. After years of being dismissed comics are finally getting a little respect. Weather you like brainy graphic novels about awkward teenagers, neurotic autobiographies, colorful stories about superhero's, space aliens and vampires or illustrated renditions of politics and history you are likely to find something for you, in graphic form.