Dinomania: The Lost Art of Winsor McCay, The Secret Origins of King Kong, and the Urge to Destroy New York #[nn]

Dinomania is a fascinating 2015 Fantagraphics volume collecting the lost art of Winsor McCay, exploring the deep connections between his prehistoric imagery and the origins of King Kong. The cover itself is a stunning showcase of that theme — a massive sauropod dinosaur looms over an arched bridge in McCay's intricate linework, while the surrounding panel strips depict a lumbering bear-like creature ascending grand steps and a vivid, colorfully rendered reptilian monster. Written, drawn, and inked by Winsor McCay with lettering by Bob McCay, this is a rich, visually arresting look at one of comics' most visionary imaginations and his enduring obsession with colossal creatures threatening the urban landscape.