Graphic novels are the hottest books for young adults right now This exciting new series showcases the lives and careers of six of today's most important and successful graphic novelists. Starting with their childhoods, each book discusses the novelist's artistic and literary influences, and how he or she got started in comics and graphic novels. Career development, peaks and valleys, awards, and descriptions of their notable works are fully covered by these fascinating books. Panels from the work of each of the novelists illustrate and further the text. These beautiful books are sure to be a huge hit with your young adult readers. Called "the godfather of the modem comic," Bryan Talbot was influential in the success of the British comics scene and was an important member of the "British Invasion" onto the U.S. scene. His artistic contributions to the works of others, as well as his own works, have had a great impact on comic fans and mainstream audiences alike. His masterpiece,