Funnybooks: The Improbable Glories of the Best American Comic Books

A single-issue scholarly work from University of California Press, Funnybooks: The Improbable Glories of the Best American Comic Books (2014) offers a focused, non-fiction examination of the medium's history. Written by a leading comics historian, it celebrates the artistry and cultural significance of classic American comic books, particularly those from the pre-superhero era. This concise volume distills decades of research into an accessible argument for why these "funnybooks" deserve serious appreciation.