Comics and Graphic Novels

This Essential Guide provides an interdisciplinary and international overview of Comics Studies, covering key research trends, debates, and ideas. It offers accessible introductions to comics methodologies, histories, and cultures, as well as insights from audience and fan studies. It also surveys the alternative and small press, alongside general reference works and textbooks.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 280 pages
Publication date: 20 October 2022
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Comics and graphic novels have emerged as a dynamic and captivating field of study, attracting both students and researchers alike. This comprehensive guide provides a valuable overview of the major research trends, debates, and ideas that have shaped Comics Studies over the past decades. With an interdisciplinary and international approach, the critical approaches offered in this book span a wide range of strands, including formal analysis, ideology, historical context, literary analysis, and cultural studies.

The concise chapters within this guide offer accessible introductions to comics methodologies, comics histories, and cultures from around the world. High-profile creators and titles are explored, along with insights from audience and fan studies. Important themes and genres, such as autobiography and superheroes, are also examined. Additionally, the book surveys the alternative and small press alongside general reference works and textbooks on comics.

To enhance the learning experience, each chapter is accompanied by a comprehensive list of key reference works. These resources will aid students and researchers in further exploring the rich tapestry of comics and graphic novels. Whether you are a novice or an experienced scholar, this essential guide will provide you with a deeper understanding of this fascinating field and its significant contributions to literature, culture, and society.

Weight: 312g
Dimension: 137 x 215 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781350336094