From Aargh! to Zap! Harvey Kurtzman’s Visual History of the Comics

Harvey Kurtzman, co-founder of Mad magazine, turned his analytical eye on the entire medium in this single 1991 Simon and Schuster volume, a visual history of comics from their earliest days to the modern era. Illustrated with a wealth of examples and featuring the distinctive art of Wally Wood, the book serves as both a personal essay and a definitive survey by one of the form's most influential creators. Its enduring value lies in its unique perspective, offering readers a master's-eye view of the medium's evolution.