The debate has raged for years, and it's only getting more intense: Is a 200-page comics story a graphic novel? Or is it a long comic book? Is a novel that is 100% filled with illustrations a graphic novel? Or is it an elaborate picture book? A new wave of profusely illustrated epics have entered the fray, including books by William Stout (Abu and the 7 Marvels), Armand Baltazar (Timeless), and Mark Wheatley (Songs of Giants). These creators will be on hand for the discussion, along with Karen Green (Columbia University) and J. C. Vaughn (VP Publishing Gemstone).