The power of comics and graphic novels culture, form, and context

"The most authoritative introduction to studying comic books available, covering the evolution of the medium, its forms and manifestations, its place in contemporary culture and context and analysis. This edition has been restructured around four parts, and includes new content on the role of women, LGBTQ+ and BIPOC creators and scholars, as well as emerging genres and writing about comics. Online resources, discussion points, activities and a glossary support students' learning"

Culture. Comics in culture, comics as culture -- Making and reading comics -- Form. Encapsulation of the moments -- Composition of the panels -- Layout of the pages -- Genre. Genres of comics -- Memoir comics -- Superhero comics -- Beyond entertainment: journalism, documentary, and advocacy -- Context and analysis. The evolution of American comics -- Exploring meanings in comics -- Writing about comics.