Comic Books
A Graphic History
Published on 1. January 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
32 pages
979-8-7656-4743-1 (ISBN)
Description
From the late 1800s to today, comic books have been a distinct and beloved form of literature.
But the history of using pictures to tell stories stretches back centuries. From prehistoric cave paintings to modern superheroes to the manga we know and love, learn about the format's many iterations through history and the remarkable people who have helped make comics what they are today.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Minneapolis
United States
Publishing group
Lerner Publishing Group
Target group
Children/juvenile
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
US School Grade: From Third Grade to Sixth Grade, Reading Age: From 9 to 10 years, Interest Age: From 8 to 12 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
Glossary; Index; Illustrations, color
Dimensions
Height: 221 mm
Width: 168 mm
Thickness: 5 mm
Weight
91 gr
ISBN-13
979-8-7656-4743-1 (9798765647431)
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Persons
Blake Hoena has written more than one hundred books for children, including an original graphic novel series, Eek & Ack, and graphic novel retellings of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Peter Pan. Blake lives in Saint Paul, Minnesota, with his wife, two dogs, two cats, and hundreds of comics.