British Comics: A Cultural History

Offering a unique cultural history of British comic papers and magazines, Chapman argues that British comics are distinct from their American, French and Japanese counterparts. British Comics showcases the major role that comics have played in the imaginative lives of British youth - and some adults. An invaluable reference for comics collectors and fans world-wide, British Comics is a fascinating and thorough history that showcases the major role that comics have played in the imaginative lives of British juveniles - and some adults.