Many older adults remember reading comic books when they were kids -- Bugs Bunny, Superman, Archie, and others. They may not realize that the form has evolved to include long-form fiction published as books. Graphic novels are now available on topics of special interest to seniors.
Here are some graphic novel titles to show what I mean:
The Old Geezers by Wilfid Lupano (author) and Paul Cauuet (artist). The Old Geezers tells the story of three septuagenarians who have been friends since childhood. They have each taken different paths in life, made different choices, and started (or not) their own families. The series moves back and forth between the 50s and the present day, telling the tragic-comic tale of our time, with all of its social, political, and cultural upheavals.
A Thousand Coloured Castles by Gareth Brookes. A Thousand Coloured Castles is a beautifully illustrated graphic novel centering on Myriam's experiences with Charles Bonnet syndrome, brought on by loss of vision and characterized by characterized by vivid hallucinations. Set in the sleepy suburbs of southern England it takes the reader through the doors of perception into a life where the surreal co-exists with the banal.
Tangles: A Story About Alzheimer's, My Mother, and Me by Sarah Leavitt. This memoir reveals how Alzheimer’s disease transformed the author's mother, Midge, and her family forever. It confronts the complexity of Alzheimer’s disease, and ultimately releases a knot of memories and dreams to reveal a bond between a mother and a daughter that will never come apart.
There are many graphic novel titles to consider if you enjoy the form. I ran a search of my library's online catalog with the search term "graphic novel" and limited the results to titles for adults. There were 1517 hits which will keep me busy for a very long time.
Another Reading Opportunity: Magazines for seniors.