The most comprehensive reference ever compiled about the rich and enduring genre of comic books and graphic novels, from their emergence in the 1930s to their late-century breakout into the mainstream.
* Includes over 330 entries on comic books and their creators
* Presents the work of 80 contributors-accomplished academics and librarians who are also fans of comic books and graphic novels
* Offers selected bibliographic listings with the entries
* Provides a comprehensive index of artists, writers, works, characters, genres, and themes