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

This book explores the British Invasion of DC Comics' Vertigo imprint, which played a significant role in redefining the mainstream comics industry in the US during the early 1990s. It focuses on British creators and editors who channeled the potential of British writers at a time of economic and cultural change within the industry, promoting a sense of cohesion across titles that defied categories. The author also delves into lesser-known aspects of the Invasion, exploring less-canonical periods and creators.

Format: Hardback
Length: 164 pages
Publication date: 30 August 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The British Invasion of DC Comics' Vertigo imprint played a significant role in redefining the mainstream comics industry in the United States during the early 1990s. This book, focusing on British creators within Vertigo, traces the line's evolution from its creation in 1993 to its demise in 2019. Through a cultural history approach, the book unravels the imprint's complex roots, showcasing how editors channeled the potential of its British writers during a period of profound economic and cultural change within the comics industry. It also promotes a sense of cohesion across titles that defied conventional categories. Additionally, the author delves into lesser-known aspects of the Invasion, exploring less-canonical periods and creators often overshadowed by Vertigo's early star writers.

This innovative contribution to comic book history appeals to researchers of Vertigo scholarship and fans of the imprint. It also serves as an essential read for those interested in transatlantic collaborations and exchanges in the entertainment industry, processes of cultural legitimation and hierarchies, and the representation of national and social identities.

Weight: 480g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367672775