The Expanding Art of Comics: Ten Modern Masterpieces

An ongoing series of single-issue comic essays from University Press of Mississippi, The Expanding Art of Comics: Ten Modern Masterpieces launched in 2017 to examine landmark works that have pushed the boundaries of the medium. Each installment pairs a scholar or critic with a defining comic, offering deep, accessible analysis of its craft and cultural impact. The series matters as a scholarly yet reader-friendly bridge between academic study and the passionate fandom of modern comics.