Understanding Comics
This series of threads explores the history, theories, artistry, and influence of Scott McCloud’s seminal comic about comics, originally published in 1993.
An Introduction to Understanding Comics
Scott McCloud’s book “Understanding Comics: The Invisible Art” was originally published in 1993. An immediate critical and commercial success, it went on to become the most widely cited book about comics. Among comics scholars, McCloud’s opus is both beloved and widely debated. 1/10
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An Introduction to Scott McCloud’s Understanding Comics
Defining Comics with Scott McCloud
Contending with Closure in Comics
Time = Space (in comics)
Understanding Identification in Understanding Comics
Understanding Manga
The Legacy of Understanding Comics