Comic Books and American Cultural History: An Anthology has just published in the UK and I am delighted to say that it is available on inspection for all lecturers cosidering course adoption of at least 12 copies or more! Further details of how to order can be found here. In the meantime, read an exclusive digital preview of the book by clicking on the on the left.
Over the last twenty years, there has been a proliferation of book-length works focusing on the history of comic books, but few have investigated how comics can be used as sources for doing American cultural history. This highly original collection of essays, demonstrates how comic books can be used as primary sources in the teaching and understanding of American history – a unique and exciting new book!
Jenny Tighe