Expanding Art of Comics

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Focusing on significant evolutions in comics since the 1960s, this scholarly work offers in-depth analyses of ten seminal pieces, spanning from the 1960s to contemporary masterpieces. Thierry Groensteen examines influential works, including Hugo Pratt's "Ballad of the Salt Sea," Moebius's "The Airtight Garage of Jerry Cornelius," and Alan Moore's "Watchmen," alongside recent highlights like Chris Ware's "Building Stories." His insights illuminate the artistic and narrative advancements in the medium over more than fifty years.