September 18-24, 1998


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Articles and Features

Fall Literary Guide
Introduction by Claiborne Smith and Margaret Moser

This year's guide looks at "graphic novels" — or big comics, if you prefer.

The Lost Causeby Michael Ventura

Cartoonist-historian Jack Jackson casts an unflinching eye at the infamous John Wesley Hardin but essayist Michael Ventura takes issue with the depiction of racial issues.

The Wrong Cause by Jesse Sublett

John Wesley Hardin was hardly deserving of the romantic mythology which surrounds him now.

The Story of Jews
reviewed by Harvey Pekar

Village Voice cartoonist Stan Mack covers Abraham to Netanyahu in 273 pages.


Too Much Coffee Man's and Steel Rain
reviewed by Marc Savlov

The superhero with the strength of caffeine, and atypical big-breasted superheroines.


News, Author Signings, and Reviews

Postscripts by Claiborne Smith

Book news, signings, and author appearances this week.


In Person by Lindsey Simon

Ken Smith and illustrator Mack White promoted their Raw Deal at Fringeware.



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