Mark Cotta Vaz tells the origin story of superhero comics, and lays out the questionable business practices, contentious disputes and...

...a lively and thoughtful look at how superhero comics have envisioned women as “plastic dolls” and men as “violent action heroes."

Arresting Development uses the work of 4 celebrated creators to look at the way that comics’ status as “literature” continues to be tenuous

Kruse examines comics legend Steve Ditko’s stories, art, and other writings and tracks the development and expression of Ditko's philosophy.

Helps you to understand why Marvel is working so hard to diversify its brand and explains why that process can be so difficult and perilous

"These essays will enrich your future viewings of Black Panther and introduce you to a new way of thinking..."

R. Crumb is an astonishingly wide-ranging exploration of the literature, music and ideas that influenced the work of underground comix legen

True Believer is an unflinching and often painful look at the life and times (and crimes?) of Marvel’s legendary Stan Lee.

Betty and Veronica is easy reading and it's lots of fun. This is a book nearly any comic fan will enjoy.

The Great Debate is a weekly comic studies column examining new and classic books about the creators, craft, and history of comics. If...

"...a timely and effective look at how the comic industry has been changing to adapt to 21st century demographic and cultural trends."

Comic Book Nation is a well-researched, well-written and jargon-free look at American comic books of the 20th century.

Understanding Comics was one of the first books to take a serious look at what comics are and what they capable of.