Description
Discover true stories of invention and pop-culture trends, told through engaging graphic novel artwork.
From the late 1800s to today, comic books have been a distinct and beloved form of literature, but the history of using pictures to tell stories stretches back centuries. From prehistoric cave paintings to modern superheroes to the manga we know and love, learn about the format’s many iterations through history and the remarkable people who have helped make comics what they are today.
Review
This is a fascinating look at the history and development of combining illustrations with words to tell a story.
It travels through all of the important milestones from hieroglyphics to superman, through to everything that we now enjoy, including graphic novels and manga.
Covering many superheroes and iconic people like creator Stan Lee, readers that enjoy this format will not only be entertained but will learn about the history and development and growth of the graphic industry into what it is today.
This will be best suited to lovers of comic books, and to those who enjoynon-fiction, particularly those in the lower secondary year levels.
