Graphic novels: history & criticism

Marvel Encyclopedia New Edition [9780241357552]

[A] book that mankind has been hungering for, a book that is-now and forever-a shining beacon of wonder, a titanic tribute to talent unleashed - Stan…

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Animal Comics: Multispecies Storyworlds in Graphic Narratives [9781350116955]

Animal characters abound in graphic narratives ranging from Krazy Kat and Maus to WE3 and Terra Formars. Exploring these and other multispecies storyw…

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Classic Era of American Comics [9781780974415]

The world has never seen the like of the American comic book. In their heyday, the top 500 comics sold over 60 million copies a month between them, an…

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Dan Dare: Spacefleet Operations Manual [9780857332868]

Dan Dare is easily the most famous British comic hero. His adventures appeared in the original Eagle magazine during the 1950s and 1960s, but he also …

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Dc Comics Variant Covers [9781608878321]

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Graven Images: Religion in Comic Books & Graphic Novels [9781441158475]

This title explores the roles of religion in comic books and graphic novels. Comic books have increasingly become a vehicle for serious social comment…

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Mangasia: The Definitive Guide to Asian Comics [9780500292433]

This beautiful and engaging volume charts the evolution of manga from its roots in late 19th-century Japan through the many and varied forms of comic…

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Marvel Avengers Ultimate Guide New Edition [9780241301708]

Learn all you ever wanted to know about Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, Ant-Man, Hawkeye, Black Widow, Scarlet Witch, and all the Super Heroes on the…

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Moe Manifesto: An Insider's Look at the Worlds of Manga, Anime, and Gaming [9780804848886]

MOE is a huge cultural phenomenon and one of the driving forces behind the enormous success of Japanese anime and manga not just in Japan now, but thr…

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Reading Comics: How Graphic Novels Work and What They Mean [9780306816161]

Suddenly, comics are everywhere: a newly matured art form, filling bookshelves with brilliant, innovative work and shaping the ideas and images of the…

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Slugfest: Inside the Epic, 50-Year Battle Between Marvel and DC [9780751568974]

Over the years, the companies have deployed an arsenal of schemes in an attempt to outmaneuver the competition, whether it be stealing ideas, poaching…

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Terra Australis [9781906838751]

Just over 225 years ago, one of the most incredible odysseys in human history took place. 1,500 men and women were crammed aboard 11 ships and transpo…

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The Art of Judge Dredd: Featuring 35 Years of Zarjaz Covers [9781781080443]

For over 35 years, 2000 AD - 'The Galaxy's Greatest Comic' - has dominated the British comics' industry delivering stories and characters which have e…

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The Brief History of Superheroes, A: From Superman to the Avengers Evolution of Comic Book Legends [9781472110558]

A fascinating written exploration of the superhero phenomenon, from its beginnings in the depths of Great Depression to the blockbuster movies of toda…

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The Bronze Age of DC Comics [9783836535793]

On December 15, 1978, the dreams of generations of American children finally came true. You'll believe a man can fly read the posters and billboards…

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The Little Book of Avengers [9783836567800]

Iron Man! Thor! The Hulk! Wasp! Ant-Man! These five iconic characters made their debut as the first incarnation of the most exciting super-team ever a…

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The Little Book of Captain America [9783836567831]

He made his debut in late 1940 in Captain America Comics No. 1, fighting Nazis at every turn. Twenty years after World War II, he was found frozen in …

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The Little Book of Fantastic Four [9783836567824]

They debuted in Fantastic Four No. 1 in November 1961, and have gone on to be iconic not only as a team, but as individuals. Reed Mister Fantastic R…

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The Little Book of Spider-Man [9783836567817]

Since his debut in Amazing Fantasy No. 15 in August 1962, Spider-Man has been a hero to millions. Peter Parker was an ordinary teen who received power…

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The Three Escapes of Hannah Arendt: A Tyranny of Truth [9781526602404]

A graphic biography of one of the greatest philosophers of the twentieth century. 'Incredible' Deborah Levy A hero of political thought, the lar…

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