The Secret Origins of Comics Studies

Comics studies is an academic field maturing into its own, but it is one presently bereft of any authoritative account of its own history. "Drawn to Comics Studies" aims to remedy that lack, offering students and scholars a definitive and in-depth study of the individuals and institutions that have created and shaped the field of comics studies over the past seventy-five years. Each chapter chronicles the development of one type of contribution to comics studies, highlighting the most significant foundational figures, works, and events that gave rise to the field. Sidebars offer additional resources. Anyone serious about comics will want this comprehensive reference on their desk.