Graphic Novels: History & Criticism

Explore the world of Hirohiko Araki!Hirohiko Araki changed the face of manga forever when he created JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure! The epic story of th...

From the backyard to outer space, Charles M. Schulz's Peanuts has been charming the world for more than 70 years. In this celebration of Schulz and...

Ever wondered what a superhero eats for breakfast? Do they need a special diet to feed their superpowers? The odd metabolisms of superheroes must m...

This historical and critical survey looks at horror comics from the Golden Age of the 40s, through the Silver Age of the 60s, up until the early 80...

Billionaire industrialist, cold warrior, weapons designer, alcoholic, philanthropist, Avenger-Tony Stark, alter-ego of Marvel Comics' Iron Man, has...

The Ages of the Avengers: Essays on Earth's Mightiest Heroes in Changing Times examines stories from one of Marvel Comic's most popular franchises ...

The graphic novel is the most exciting literary format to emerge in the past thirty years. Among its more inspired uses has been the superlative...

This cutting-edge handbook brings together an international roster of scholars to examine many facets of comics and graphic novels. Contributor es...

Dick Grayson-alter-ego of the original Robin of Batman comics-has gone through various changes in his 75 years as a superhero but has remained the ...

Comics Studies Here and Now marks the arrival of comics studies scholarship that no longer feels the need to justify itself within or against other...

In this comprehensive textbook, editors Matthew J. Brown, Randy Duncan, and Matthew J. Smith offer students a deeper understanding of the artistic ...

Superhero comics reckon with issues of corporeal control. And while they commonly deal in characters of exceptional or superhuman ability, they hav...

"Kitchen rookies will find plenty to learn, as well as a few chuckles along the way." — PUBLISHERS WEEKLY "Shaping up to be one of the most impact...

Artist Butch Guice returns to The Winter Soldier as The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide returns for its 52nd annual edition. From the Yellow Kid ...

As The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide kicks off its sixth decade, the Bible of serious comic book collectors, dealers and historians returns wit...

Superhero comics reckon with issues of corporeal control. And while they commonly deal in characters of exceptional or superhuman ability, they hav...

Comic book studies has developed as a solid academic discipline, becoming an increasingly vibrant field in the United States and globally. A growin...

Attention manga and kawaii–loving tweens! Now you can learn to create your own adorable manga artwork with this fun-to-read guide by award-winning ...