Bibliograph

Comics as history, comics as literature, roles of the comic book in scholarship, society, and entertainment, edited by Annessa Ann Babic

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Comics as history, comics as literature, roles of the comic book in scholarship, society, and entertainment, edited by Annessa Ann Babic

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 231-248) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Comics as history, comics as literature

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

856054388

Responsibility statement

edited by Annessa Ann Babic

Sub title

roles of the comic book in scholarship, society, and entertainment

Summary

"This anthology hosts a collection of essays examining the role of comics as portals for historical and academic content while keeping the approach on an international market versus the American one. Few resources currently exist showing the cross-disciplinary aspects of comics, including the use of Wonder Woman during World War II, the development and culture of French comics, and the theories of Locke and Hobbes in regard to the state of nature and the bonds of community. The continual use of comics for the retelling of classic tales and current events further demonstrates that the genre has long passed the phase of "for children's eyes only." Additionally, this anthology weaves graphic novels into the dialogue with comics"--Back cover

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Roles of the comic book in scholarship, society, and entertainment

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