Is the traditional book dead? Fans of comics celebrate their success, but for critics this means another decline in the popularity of old-fashioned reading.
Graphic novels take over as sales boom
Visual appeal: Jamie Smart, creator of the popular 'Bunny Vs Monkey' comic book series (above) believes children like books that are not obviously educational. Glossary
Comic Book - A magazine that contains stories told in pictures.
Graphic Novels - A book containing a long story told mostly in pictures but with some writing.
Manga - Japanese comics.
Pulitzer Prize - American prizes for journalism, literature and music. Every year, winners receive cash prizes.