Comic Book Encyclopedia

Harold Knerr's Comic Book Encyclopedia, a single 2004 issue from HarperCollins, distills the sprawling history of the medium into a compact reference guide. Though it features iconic figures like Green Lantern and Spider-Man, the book's true focus is the creators, genres, and landmark series that shaped the art form. Knerr's dual role as writer and artist lends the volume a unified, personal perspective, making it a distinctive snapshot of comics' legacy rather than a simple character catalog.