The Rise and Reason of Comics and Graphic Literature

Download or read book The Rise and Reason of Comics and Graphic Literature written by Joyce Goggin and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2010-08-16 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These 15 essays investigate comic books and graphic novels, beginning with the early development of these media. The essays also place the work in a cultural context, addressing theory and terminology, adaptations of comic books, the superhero genre, and comic books and graphic novels that deal with history and nonfiction. By addressing the topic from a wide range of perspectives, the book offers readers a nuanced and comprehensive picture of current scholarship in the subject area.