The comics
Subtitle: an illustrated history of comic strip art
By: Jerry Robinson.
Publisher: Dark Horse Books, a division of Dark Horse Comics
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Milwaukie [Or.]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 394
ISBN-13: 9781595821737
Subjects: Comic books, strips, etc. -- United States -- History and criticism
Other titles: Illustrated history of comic strip art
Description: "From Jerry Robinson, legendary creator of the Joker, seventy-year veteran of the comics industry, and prominent figure in monthly books, daily strips, and comics journalism, comes a comprehensive history of the truly American art form! The Comics is a fully reworked and updated edition of the 1974 classic that chronicles the origins and evolution of comic strips, from prior to The Yellow Kid through today, and highlights the game-changing contributions of such creative luminaries as Milton Caniff, Walt Kelly, Hal Foster, and Winsor McCay, among countless others. A fascinating resource of enduring excellence for fans of the art form, historians, and casual readers alike, this edition has been extensively revisited by Robinson and tells the stories behind the newsprint page."--Publisher's description.
Notes: Revised and updated edition. Originally published: New York :  Putnam, 1974.