The medium is the message! Comics come in many forms, from all around the
world. What better way to discover them than through a comic book?
The
bestselling, mind-blowing graphic history of our favorite medium
continues-now focusing on specific regions of the world and their
contributions to the comic book art form.
The Graphic Novel! From its
Swiss roots in 1835 to today's American bestseller lists, with crucial
spin-offs in France and Belgium.
The British Invasion! 2000 AD had a big
impact in 1986, as creators from across the pond elevated storytelling to new
heights, but the British tradition stretches back much further.
Manga!
Japanese artists also have a long history of graphic storytelling, but ninjas,
mecha, and magical girls have taken the world by storm in recent decades, and
those are only scratching the surface.
Undiscovered territory! Comics and
their characters are everywhere, for everyone! From the digital revolution to
comic characters in film, comics have never been more widely available, or
appealed to more diverse audiences.
Now in color, with added features,
including HerStory of Comics: spotlights on influential female creators and
their impacts on the form.
