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  • Will Eisner

    Champion of the Graphic Novel

    by Paul Levitz ...
    A celebration of the life of the acclaimed comic book storyteller through his work as well as interviews with fellow creators.Will Eisner (1917–2005) is universally considered the master of comics storytelling, best known for The Spirit, his iconic newspaper comic strip, and A Contract With God, the first significant graphic novel. This seminal work from 1978 ushered in a new era of personal ... Read more

    $12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Power of Comics and Graphic Novels

    Culture, Form, and Context

    by PhD Randy Duncan, PhD Matthew J. Smith, Mr Paul Levitz ...
    After the successful and innovative first two editions, now in a new, restructured 3rd edition, this remains the most authoritative introduction for studying comic books and graphic novels, covering their place in contemporary culture, the manifestations and techniques of the art form, the evolution of the medium and how to analyze and write about them.The new edition includes:- A completely ... Read more

    $29.99 USD

  • Theology and Batman

    Examining the Religious World of the Dark Knight

    by Michael Uslan, Armond Boudreaux, Francesco Del Bianco, Stephen Garner, Ryan Haecker, Peter C. Herman, Randall M. Jensen, Katherine Kelaidis, Andrew Kuzma, Drew McIntyre, Rafael Medoff0, Michael D. Nichols1, Michael Anthony Novak2, Joseph Turner3, Joshua Wise4, Vernon W. Cisney5, Wesley D. Cray6, Clint W. Jones7, Christina M. Knopf8, John C. McDowell9, John M. Thompson0, Matthew William Brake2, C. K. Robertson4 ...
    Series series Theology, Religion, and Pop Culture
    Batman is one of the most recognized and popular pop culture icons. Appearing on the page of Detective Comics #27 in 1939, the character has inspired numerous characters, franchises, and spin-offs over his 80+ year history. The character has displayed versatility, appearing in stories from multiple genres, including science fiction, noir, and fantasy and mediums far beyond his comic book origins. ... Read more

    $97.19 USD

  • Unfinished Business

    by Paul Levitz ...
    A tantalizing original graphic-novel mystery from Eisner Award winner and Eisner Award Hall of Fame inductee Paul Levitz (Legion of Super-Heroes) and Simon Fraser (Kingsman:The Red Diamond, Doctor Who).A priest, a minister and a rabbi walk into a bar . . . except they're all dead. Not a zombie apocalypse (sorry, Walking Dead fans), but a bit of Unfinished Business that heaven needs the departed ... Read more

    $11.99 USD

  • Brooklyn Blood

    by Paul Levitz ...
    In Brooklyn, a serial killer is on the loose--and when strange clues lead down a paranormal path, a detective confronts his inner demons to solve the case.After returning from a tour in Afghanistan, detective Billy O'Connor returns home to a Brooklyn he doesn't recognize. As he tries to return to his normal routines, his PTSD is easily triggered and he suffers severe hallucinations. Once he begins ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

  • Audiobook

    Marvel Explodes

    From Bullpen to Big Business

    by Paul Levitz ...
    Series series Marvel Age of Comics

    Unabridged

    2 hours 30 min

    Explore the Stories Behind the LegendsStarting in 1968 when three classic Marvel anthologies were split into separate titles for Iron Man, Captain America, Sub-Mariner, The Hulk, Doctor Strange, and Nick Fury Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D., Marvel began an explosive arc of growth which culminated in becoming America’s largest comics publisher in 1972.Marvel Explodes tells the story year-by-year, exploring ... Read more

    $22.00 USD

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  • American Comics

    A History

    by Jeremy Dauber ...
    The sweeping story of cartoons, comic strips, and graphic novels and their hold on the American imagination.Comics have conquered America. From our multiplexes, where Marvel and DC movies reign supreme, to our television screens, where comics-based shows like The Walking Dead have become among the most popular in cable history, to convention halls, best-seller lists, Pulitzer Prize–winning titles, ... Read more

    $15.39 USD

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  • Projections

    Comics and the History of Twenty-First-Century Storytelling

    by Jared Gardner ...
    Series series Post*45
    When Art Spiegelman's Maus won the Pulitzer Prize in 1992, it marked a new era for comics. Comics are now taken seriously by the same academic and cultural institutions that long dismissed the form. And the visibility of comics continues to increase, with alternative cartoonists now published by major presses and more comics-based films arriving on the screen each year.Projections argues that the ... Read more

    $22.99 USD

  • Of Comics and Men

    A Cultural History of American Comic Books

    by Jean-Paul Gabilliet ...
    Translated by Bart Beaty, Nick Nguyen ...
    Originally published in France and long sought in English translation, Jean-Paul Gabilliet's Of Comics and Men: A Cultural History of American Comic Books documents the rise and development of the American comic book industry from the 1930s to the present. The book intertwines aesthetic issues and critical biographies with the concerns of production, distribution, and audience reception, making it ... Read more

    $25.19 USD

  • The Education of a Comics Artist

    Visual Narrative in Cartoons, Graphic Novels, and Beyond

    Edited by Michael Dooley, Steven Heller ...
    Featuring essays by, and interviews with, more than sixty professionals, educators, and critics, the book provides an in-depth view of the art, business, and history of comics art. Readers will learn about a wide variety of genres, from editorial cartoons, political comics, and comic strips to graphic novels, superhero sagas, and alternative comics. Other featured topics include the role of comic ... Read more

    $13.99 USD

  • Animated Personalities

    Cartoon Characters and Stardom in American Theatrical Shorts

    by David McGowan ...
    This pioneering book makes the case that iconic cartoon characters, such as Mickey Mouse, are legitimate cinematic stars, just as popular human actors are.Mickey Mouse, Betty Boop, Donald Duck, Bugs Bunny, Felix the Cat, and other beloved cartoon characters have entertained media audiences for almost a century, outliving the human stars who were once their contemporaries in studio-era Hollywood. ... Read more

    $12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Marvel Comics

    The Untold Story

    by Sean Howe ...
    A behind-the-scenes chronicle of a beloved American media empire and the men behind it, including Martin Goodman, Stan Lee, and Jack Kirby.A New York Times–Bestseller"A definitive portrait of comics in American culture." — The Wall Street JournalIn the early 1960s, a struggling company called Marvel Comics presented a cast of brightly costumed characters distinguished by smart banter and ... Read more

    $17.29 USD or Free with Kobo Plus