Expanding Art of Comics

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Focusing on significant developments in the comic medium since the 1960s, Thierry Groensteen provides in-depth analyses of ten influential works spanning over five decades. He examines notable pieces from each decade, including Hugo Pratt's "Ballad of the Salt Sea," Moebius's "The Airtight Garage of Jerry Cornelius," Alan Moore's "Watchmen," and David B.'s "Epileptic." Groensteen also explores contemporary masterpieces like Chris Ware's "Building Stories," showcasing the evolution and artistic depth of comics through a scholarly lens.