The Essential Guide to World Comics

From 2005 to the present, Pavilion Books has published The Essential Guide to World Comics, a single-issue reference work that broadens the scope of the medium beyond the familiar superhero fare. Written primarily by Brad Brooks and Tim Pilcher, this illustrated guide surveys the vibrant comics traditions of dozens of countries, from European bande dessinée to Japanese manga and beyond. It matters as an accessible, globe-spanning introduction that champions the diversity of comics as a truly international art form.