Diamond Comics, a major U.S. distributor, distinguishes a graphic ...

[notis]

Diamond Comics, a major U.S. distributor, distinguishes a graphic novel from a comic book by noting that
 
  a. the graphic novel is shorter, has less-difficult reading level, and has only high interest stories.
  b. the graphic novel is longer and most graphic novels tell a complete stand-alone story unlike comics which are often issued in successive parts.
  c. the graphic novel is preferred by males with lower reading ability.
  d. traditional comic books go beyond the superheroes found in graphic novels and address only limited concerns and issues.

Question 2

Actually purchasing comic books can also be a challenge because
 
  a. administrators, parents, and community members often question the expenditures of this genre of literature.
  b. very few publishers' catalogs advertise comics because of lower sales and lower mark-ups.
  c. teachers and library media specialists lack expertise and experience purchasing this genre.
  d. many comic book publishers do not offer subscriptions to their ongoing series.

[nmyers]

Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

d

[notis]

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