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New book: Messages from Ukraine

On February 24, 2022, Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine that dominated headlines around the world. Millions of Ukrainians would flee the country, and a third of…

Kickstarter: Popeye Variations: Not Yer Pappy’s Comics – An’ Art Book News

Popeye the Sailor Man is pushing 100 these days, but he’s still scarfing down spinach and clobbering bullies as readily as he was back in 1929. To celebrate…

The Mud and the Mirth : Marine cartoonists in World War I

Visual arts constitute a significant portion of the Marines’ life, from training manuals to public appearances. Illustrations may inform, educate, or entertain the masses, be they civilians or…

Teaching with Comics: Empirical, Analytical, and Professional Experiences

This edited collection analyses the use of comics in primary and secondary education. The editors and contributors draw together global research to examine how comics can be used…

The Clear Line in Comics and Cinema: A Transmedial Approach

Historical and theoretical analysis of the “clear line” style in comics and cinemaThe “clear line”, a term coined in 1977 by Dutch essayist and artist Joost Swarte, has…

Vertigo Comics: British Creators, US Editors, and the Making of a Transformational Imprint

Isabelle Licari-Guillaume‘s book explores the so-called “British Invasion” of DC Comics’ Vertigo imprint, which played an important role in redefining the mainstream comics industry in the US during…

Comics and the Origins of Manga

Nominated for the 2022 Eisner Award – Best Academic/Scholarly Work Japanese comics, commonly known as manga, are a global sensation. Critics, scholars, and everyday readers have often viewed…

Bryan Talbot: Father of the British Graphic Novel

An illustrated biographical novel about the legendary British comic book creator Bryan Talbot, a member of the 1980s-1990s “Brit Pack,” a group of influential British comics creators that…

Raw, Weirdo & Beyond: American Alternative Comics

An extensively illustrated catalog for an exhibition of alternative comics, featuring essays that offer interdisciplinary perspectives. This catalog accompanies an exhibition of alternative comics from the 1980s and 1990s…