
<b>The medium is the message! Comics come in many forms, from all around the world. What better way to discover them than through a comic book?</b><br><br>The bestselling, mind-blowing graphic history of our favorite medium continues--now focusing on specific regions of the world and their contributions to the comic book art form.<br><br>The Graphic Novel! From its Swiss roots in 1835 to today''s American bestseller lists, with crucial spin-offs in France and Belgium. <br><br>The British Invasion! 2000 AD had a big impact in 1986, as creators from across the pond elevated storytelling to new heights, but the British tradition stretches back much further. <br><br>Manga! Japanese artists also have a long history of graphic storytelling, but ninjas, mecha, and magical girls have taken the world by storm in recent decades, and those are only scratching the surface.<br><br>Undiscovered territory! Comics and their characters are everywhere, for everyone! From the digital revolution to comic