Similarities and Differences of Doodle Fiction, Manga, and Graphic Novels

DOODLE FICTION

A literary presentation where the author incorporates doodle drawings and hand written graphics in place of traditional font.Drawings enhance the story, often adding humorous elements that would be missing if the illustrations were omitted.

Examples of doodle fiction

-The Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney

– Danny’s Doodle

– The Rise of the Rusty Robo-Cat

MANGA

Manga is an umbrella term for a wide variety of comic books and graphic novels originally produced and published in Japan. Unlike American comic books, which are usually printed in full color, Japanese manga is almost always black and white.

Examples of Manga

-One-Punch Man (English Translation)
-Death Note (English Translation)
-Attack on Titan (English Translation)
-SLAM DUNK (English Translation)
-Naruto (English Translation)
-Fullmetal Alchemist (English Translation)
-One Piece (English Translation)
-Akira (English Translation)

GRAPHIC NOVELS

A graphic novel is a book made up of comics content. Although the word “novel” normally refers to long fictional works, the term “graphic novel” is applied broadly and includes fiction, non-fiction, and anthologized work.

Examples of Graphic Novels

-Nimona. by Noelle Stevenson. …
-Watchmen. by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons. …
-Maus: A Survivors Tale. My Father Bleeds History. …
-Daytripper. by Gabriel Ba and Fabio Moon. …
-This One Summer. by Mariko Tamaki and Jillian Tamaki.