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The Best American Comics brings together a striking collection of American comic works, showcasing the talents of both established and up‑and‑coming contributors. The anthology spans fiction and nonfiction across a wide variety of formats—including graphic novels, pamphlet comics, newspapers, magazines, minicomics, and Web comics—offering readers a unique snapshot of the medium’s diversity and vitality. Scott McCloud, the anthology’s editor, curates the selection to highlight the breadth and depth of contemporary comic artistry.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels/Graphic Fiction
Authors: Scott McCloud
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