The article "Superman Finds New Fans Among Reading Instructors" shares viewpoints from a variety of educators about the use of comics and graphic novels in the classroom. Supporters of comics in the classroom say comics can entice struggling readers who may be intimidated by pages filled with text. They also say that comics, with their visual cues, and panel-by-panel sequencing, are uniquely situated to help struggling students reinforce key elements of literacy and are better able to organize thoughts

The article "Eek! Comics in the Classroom" stresses the use of comics and graphic novels to motivate reluctant readers, develop comprehension skills in second-language learners, and/or teach visual literacy to elementary level students. Comics, and graphic novels, can be effective tools for teaching a variety of literacy skills to students with a range of learning needs. The article stated when teachers use comics in the classroom, students attend to their activities and learning is accelerated. It was mentioned when using graphic novels that it is sometimes difficult to find age/grade appropriate materials.

The article "Hamlet Too Hard? Try a Comic Book": It may be a shocking dilution or an ingenious way to hook reluctant readers discusses how the use of comic books and graphic novels are helping reluctant readers grow in the confidence in their reading skills. The article also has excerpts from teachers who feel these books have no place in the classroom. Relevant cases are made in favor of using comic books and graphic novels stating that reluctant readers are absorbing the text, while struggling readers are able to use pictures for context. These readers are able to expand vocabulary, and introduce the ideas of plot, pacing, and sequence.

The article Using Cartoons to Investigate Geographical Issues examines "the development of cartoons as a form of political satire and social commentary, outlines the benefits of using cartoons as an instructional tool, and explores some of the cartoon-based teaching, and learning strategies teachers use to enhance interpretation and communication skills of students." It is referenced that cartoons can be used as a means to promote interest in a particular idea, issue, event, or social trend, to initiate classroom discussion, and to encourage students to use their imagination, just to name a few