The graphic novel—book-length comics—began to gain attention after Will Eisner popularized the term with his book A Contract with God (1978). The term became widely known with the public after the commercial success of Maus, Watchmen, and The Dark Knight Returns in the mid-1980s. In the 21st century graphic novels became established in mainstream bookstores and libraries and webcomics became common. COUNT 5
QSN1 What is a comic that is as long as a book called? ANS1 graphic novel QSN2 Who helped "graphic novel" get public attention? ANS2 Will Eisner QSN3 What decade did the term "graphic novel" become well known by the public? ANS3 1980s QSN4 In addition to printed graphic novels in stores, what became popular online? ANS4 webcomics QSN5 The popularity of the Watchmen, The Dark Knight Returns and what other comic helped popularize "graphic novel" as a term? ANS5 Maus