Hip Hop Family Tree #3

This third volume of Ed Piskor's acclaimed graphic history continues the documentary-style chronicle of hip-hop's golden era, covering the pivotal years 1983-1984. It collects issues #5-6 of the original comic series, detailing the rise of Run-DMC, the emergence of breakdancing in mainstream culture, and the growing rivalry between New York's boroughs. Piskor's dense, crosshatched artwork and meticulous research capture the energy of classic records, street battles, and radio clashes that defined the music's explosive growth.