As comics and graphic novels are becoming more popular than ever, literary critics now have a new subject to add to the mix. While many advocates of the medium have maintained that comics are a true art form, there have been no sustained and detailed comparisons among comics and "legitimate" forms of literature. Filling this void, This Book Contains Graphic Language examines different literary forms and genres in relation to their comic book counterparts. SC, 6x9, $19.95 (Continuum International Publishing Group)
ISBN: 0826428789