The Rise and Reason of Comics and Graphic Literature

<p> 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.</p>