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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.

The Rise and Reason of Comics and Graphic

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A Paperback by Joyce Goggin, Dan Hassler-Forest

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    Publisher: McFarland & Company
    Publication Date: 9/23/2010 12:00:00 AM
    ISBN13: 9780786442942, 978-0786442942
    ISBN10: 0786442948
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    Literature: history and criticism Humour Funny cartoons and comic strips

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    Book Synopsis

    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.

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