Author: Christina M. Knopf Publisher: University Press of Mississippi Publication Year: 2021 Pages: 278 Topic: Comics and Politics,...

While you likely know David "DB" Andry from the credits page of Vault's successful and scary series RESONANT, you may have also seen some...

How to Analyze & Review Comics has value both for those who want to review comics and those who make comics.

The Other 1980s brings together twenty essays that explore forgotten treasures from the dawn of the Direct Market

Old Gods and New is beautifully designed, filled with gorgeous Jack Kirby art, and is a blast to read.

Author: Jason Olsen Publisher: McFarland & Company Publication Date: May 7, 2021 Pages: 278 Topic: Politics, Patriotism, Ideology WHAT IS...

D'Amore examines four fictional characters, and identifies and explains what she refers to as “vigilante feminism.”

This is a comics studies book that your parents and non-comics friends would also enjoy.

"...intelligent and entertaining and, for comics fans, it opens new avenues for thinking about how superheroes affect readers and culture."

"...serves as an excellent starting point for American readers who are interested in understanding some of the themes of Japanese manga..."

Mark Cotta Vaz tells the origin story of superhero comics, and lays out the questionable business practices, contentious disputes and...

...a lively and thoughtful look at how superhero comics have envisioned women as “plastic dolls” and men as “violent action heroes."

Arresting Development uses the work of 4 celebrated creators to look at the way that comics’ status as “literature” continues to be tenuous

Kruse examines comics legend Steve Ditko’s stories, art, and other writings and tracks the development and expression of Ditko's philosophy.

Helps you to understand why Marvel is working so hard to diversify its brand and explains why that process can be so difficult and perilous

"These essays will enrich your future viewings of Black Panther and introduce you to a new way of thinking..."

"Go for walks, take an outside break, drink lots of water, give your eyes something of different distances to focus on."

R. Crumb is an astonishingly wide-ranging exploration of the literature, music and ideas that influenced the work of underground comix legen

True Believer is an unflinching and often painful look at the life and times (and crimes?) of Marvel’s legendary Stan Lee.

Betty and Veronica is easy reading and it's lots of fun. This is a book nearly any comic fan will enjoy.