What happens to the examined life when it is presented in comic book form? Our panel will consider the emerging genre of Graphic Novel memoirs ranging from personal narratives of growth, conflict and self-discovery ( e.g. Thompson's Blankets, Bechdel's Fun Home and Are You My Mother?) to autobiographical journalism (e.g. Gilbert's The Photographer) to more layered creations (such as Maus) where the personal blends with the historical. All critical ...