So you think comics are for kids? Well, this little piece of work tells of the creator’s father living through the Holocaust. Told using animals, Maus relates to the creative success of George Orwell’s Animal Farm as a social commentary keeping the audience at a distance. By winning the Pulitzer, comics earned a sense of credibility that rarely comes around. The rebuttal comic fans give to nay-sayers usually includes a reference to the classic work. Maus proves comics aren’t just about muscular men in tights. They are a powerful medium deserving of wider critical acclaim.