The industry introduced more science fiction and socially conscious themes. Heroes became more human, dealing with personal struggles and realistic flaws. The Modern Era and "Graphic Novels"
Today, book-length comic stories are often referred to as Graphic Novels . This term helped the medium gain academic respect, leading to its inclusion in university libraries and school curricula . comic book
Comic books have passed through several "ages" that reflect shifting societal values. The Golden Age (Late 1930s–1950s) The industry introduced more science fiction and socially