The Art of Comics: A Philosophical Approach

The Art of Comics is the first-ever collection of essays published in English devoted to the philosophical topics raised by comics and graphic novels. In an area of growing philosophical interest, this volume constitutes a great leap forward in the development of this fast expanding field, and makes a powerful contribution to the philosophy of art.

• The first-ever anthology to address the philosophical issues raised by the art of comics
• Provides an extensive and thorough introduction to the field, and to comics more generally
• Responds to the increasing philosophical interest in comic art
• Includes a preface by the renowned comics author Warren Ellis
• Many of the chapters are illustrated, and the book carries a stunning cover by the rising young comics star David Heatley