Understanding Comics: The Invisible Art #[nn]

This is the Turtleback Books edition of Scott McCloud's landmark exploration of the medium of comics as a unique art form. Originally published in 1993, the book uses the comics format itself to deconstruct the language, history, and creative potential of sequential art, covering everything from panel transitions to the relationship between words and images. It remains an essential text for both creators and readers seeking a deeper understanding of how comics work.