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Graphic medicine, a term initially coined to name Dr. Ian William's website, evolved and became a way to explore healthcare and disease in graphic form (Czerwiec et al., 2015). Using graphic novels' visual and narrative power, graphic medicine explores personal and professional experiences in health, illness, and caregiving. It opens conversations around complex medical topics, humanizing healthcare and fostering empathy.
Pair this theme with the 2025 National Library Week's theme, "Drawn to the Library," you have a powerful narrative of libraries as hubs of creativity, learning, and connection. WCU Library Services would like to share our collection graphic medicine collection during this year's National Library Week Celebration. Below, you will find the Graphic Medicine Manifesto (2015), which is an introduction to graphic medicine, along with a number of other topics, including public health, HIV/AIDS, medical ethics, women's health, and trauma.
In this inaugural volume, the Graphic Medicine Manifesto defines what graphic medicine is and explores the field's principles through essays and visual narratives. It examines scholarship, the engagement of health professionals, and the creation of graphic narratives, emphasizing the transformative role of comics in medicine. The book concludes with a celebration of this diverse, evolving community (Microsoft, 2025).
Graphic Public Health showcases the power of comics in addressing health challenges like diseases, equity gaps, and environmental threats. It highlights works by artists and provides tools for health literacy, risk communication, and advocacy. Practical and insightful, it inspires public health professionals and advocates to harness comics for impactful communication (Microsoft, 2025).
Clinical Ethics uses comics to reveal ethical dilemmas in medicine, from patient autonomy to confidentiality. Through real-life case studies, it sparks meaningful discussions on challenging issues. Designed for classrooms, it provides tools for deeper exploration, helping healthcare professionals and students engage with fundamental concerns in medical ethics effectively (Microsoft, 2025).
Uncanny Bodies examines superhero comics' engagement with disability and intersectional identity, blending fantasy and realism to challenge cultural norms. Essays highlight lesser-known and famous characters, showcasing how comics redefine abilities, identity, and normalcy. This collection contributes fresh perspectives to disability studies and popular culture scholarship with thought-provoking analysis (Microsoft, 2025).
MK Czerwiec's Taking Turns reflects on life in HIV/AIDS Care Unit 371 during the AIDS epidemic. Combining memories and oral histories, it explores patient care, community impact, and the closure of the unit. Czerwiec's narrative highlights grief, hope, and art's role in addressing the emotional challenges of the epidemic (Microsoft, 2025).
My Degeneration by Peter Dunlap-Shohl uses humor and passion to depict living with Parkinson's disease. It explores his journey through depression, symptoms, treatment, and relationships, offering insights on coping. Beyond a memoir, it informs patients and caregivers, providing hope for a decent quality of life and a broader understanding of the disease (Microsoft, 2025).
Looking at Trauma: A Tool Kit for Clinicians offers trauma psychoeducation through twelve models and comics, addressing childhood trauma's impacts. It provides practical guidance, expert tips, and self-care frameworks for healthcare professionals in various fields, supporting effective communication, symptom management, and deeper understanding in therapeutic, clinical, and educational settings (Microsoft, 2025).
References
Czerwiec, M., Williams, I., Squier, S. M., Green, M. J., Myers, K. R., & Smith, S. T. (2015). Graphic medicine manifesto. Penn State Press.
Microsoft. (2025). Shorten the book summary to 50 words. [Generated text]. Retrieved from https://copilot.microsoft.com/
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