Understanding Comics

In 1994 Scott McCloud tore down the wall between high and low culture with Understanding Comics, a comic book about comics, which linked the medium to such diverse fields as media theory, movie criticism, and web design. Since its publication, Understanding Comics has found a place in all sorts of college courses—from composition and the art of narrative to graphic design and graphic novels. With McCloud as their guide, students will unravel the secrets of telling a story—and they’ll see how each step along the way is filled with possible pitfalls and artistic possibilities.