Perception of Persepolis

So far I have really enjoyed the Graphic Biography Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi. It is unlike any book I have ever read. First of all I really love having the panels of illustrations to aid in the reading. I am able to get a much better understanding of what the author is trying to convey because of them. I think that the comics give a greater impact on the reader than words could ever do. Since Persepolis is so different from the culture I am used to, the comics give me a better idea of how life might have been for Marjane. I had also never thought to use comics in a the serious manner that Marjane does. Comics for me had always been Superman or Batman saving the day. After beginnning Persepolis and doing little research I realised that the world of comics is much deeper than cheap jokes and young ladies in distress.