Graphic Novels

I've never been a fan of comic books or graphic novels, but today I realized how useful they could be in the classroom. For example, Dr. Kist told us that the Batman graphic novel could be useful with Beowulf. I also heard some classmates say that the V for Vendetta would be useful with 1984. I bet students would really enjoy this type of activity because it isn't just a plain ol' boring lecture.
I really feel that graphic novels are useful to the classroom for 2 very important reasons:
1. Some students have an inability to visualize--How many students do you think have a hard time visualizing during reading? I bet these graphic novels can help those students out a lot.
2. Some students do not read for pleasure at all. Perhaps the format of the graphic novels may appeal to these students and provide a type of excitement and motivation.

I haven't skimmed through Persepolis yet, but Dr. Kist mentioned that the summer reading for incoming freshman next year is going to be this graphic novel. I was really surprised. I read a book called A Hope in the Unseen, about Cedric Jennings who wants to escape the inner city life and go to a well-established college. Did everyone else read this too? I am very interested in leading discussions for Persepolis for the incoming freshmen, if I like it, that is! I hope Dr. Kist has more information. Did you know that Persepolis was made into a movie? Check out this trailer! Looks really interesting!