In Reading Comics, critic Douglas Wolk illuminates the most dazzling creators of modern comics — from Alan Moore to Alison Bechdel, Dave Sim to Chris Ware — and introduces a critical theory that explains where each fits into the pantheon of art. This is an excellent guide for anyone seeking to learn more about the variety and sophistication of graphic novels that are available today. HC, 6x9, 352pgs, b&w (Da Capo Press) ISBN-13: 9780306815096