Bibliograph

The power of comics and graphic novels, culture, form, and context, Randy Duncan, Matthew J. Smith, and Paul Levitz

Type

Label

The power of comics and graphic novels, culture, form, and context, Randy Duncan, Matthew J. Smith, and Paul Levitz

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The power of comics and graphic novels

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1353748919

Responsibility statement

Randy Duncan, Matthew J. Smith, and Paul Levitz

Sub title

culture, form, and context

Summary

"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"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

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

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