The Graphic Canon

Assembled by editor Russ Kick, The Graphic Canon (2012–2013) from Seven Stories Press is a landmark three-volume anthology that reimagines classic literature through the lens of comics. Featuring contributions from a wide array of cartoonists—including John Porcellino, Robert Crumb, and R. Sikoryak—the series adapts works by authors such as Henry David Thoreau and James Boswell, among many others. Its significance lies in its ambitious scope, presenting a visual survey of the literary canon that demonstrates the depth and versatility of the comic form.