--- product_id: 129752600 title: "Comics: A Global History, 1968 to the Present" price: "912 kr" currency: NOK in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.no/products/129752600-comics-a-global-history-1968-to-the-present store_origin: NO region: Norway --- # Global scope across 4 continents 260+ full-page expert illustrations Covers comics history from 1968 to present Comics: A Global History, 1968 to the Present **Price:** 912 kr **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📖 Dive into the ultimate global comics journey — don’t miss the art that shaped generations! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Comics: A Global History, 1968 to the Present - **How much does it cost?** 912 kr with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.no](https://www.desertcart.no/products/129752600-comics-a-global-history-1968-to-the-present) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Beyond Superheroes, Into Art:** Focuses on mature, artistic comics and graphic novels, spotlighting creators like Kirby, Moore, and Satrapi. - • **A World of Comics in One Volume:** Explore diverse styles from manga to bandes dessinées and beyond, uniting global comic cultures. - • **Curated by Industry Authorities:** Written by experts with deep knowledge of international comics, ensuring authoritative insights. - • **A Definitive Collector’s Treasure:** Ranked top in literary and design criticism, this book is a must-have for serious graphic novel enthusiasts. - • **Visual Feast for the Discerning Eye:** Over 260 vibrant, full-page illustrations bring decades of comic art to life with unmatched clarity. ## Overview Comics: A Global History, 1968 to the Present is a richly illustrated, authoritative exploration of comics as a global art form. Spanning over 50 years and four continents, it features 260 expertly selected images and covers mature, artistic comics beyond mainstream superheroes. Authored by leading experts, this book offers a definitive, visually stunning narrative for fans and scholars alike. ## Description The first global history of comics around the world from the late 1960s to the present dayComics, manga, bandes dessinées, fumetti, tebeo, historietas… no matter the name, they have been a powerful medium across four continents for decades. This is the history of comics around the world from the late 1960s to the dawn of the 21st century. Comics is a richly illustrated narrative of extraordinary scope. Examples from all over the world include everything from Crumb and Kirby to RAW; from Metal Hurlant to Marjane Satrapi to nouvelle manga; from both the American mainstream and underground to the evolving and influential British scene. The images here are bright and colorful, dark and brooding, arresting and pleasant, all at the same time. An unprecedented collection includes around 260 expertly chosen illustrations, many reproduced in full-page format for more sophisticated analysis. The authors, two uniquely positioned and knowledgeable authorities, are the first to write a broadly comprehensive history of this most accessible, democratic, and occasionally subversive modern popular art form, displaying an intimate familiarity with schools and styles, writers, artists, and companies across countries and generations. In showing us both post-apocalyptic dreamscapes and portraits of the everyday, Comics looks at this thirty-plus year period through a very unique lens. Review: Good overview for fans of 'mature reader' comics and graphic novels - Good overview of comics history since 1968, mainly in The US, Japan and the Franco-Belgian territories, with a few selected titles mentioned from other territories (Italy's Hugo Pratt and Guido Crepax, etc). The book is mostly about comics for older readers, so don't expect a lot of coverage of children's comics. Superheroes are mostly covered when the artist or writer has an 'artistic' edge, like in the case of Jack Kirby, Frank Miller, Alan Moore, etc. Newspaper strips are not covered, so no Calvin and Hobbes. What the book HAS got is a stunning overview of a lot of fascinating comics that would interest modern graphic novel readers, including a lot of foreign stuff that hasn't previously been covered in similar English language books. Some of this material has already been translated, some will hopefully be translated in the coming years. If that's what you're looking for, then this book is pretty definitive. Illustrations are well selected and well printed. It's a visually good looking book. Review: See the World, Line by Line - A jaw-dropping achievement spanning the globe. From the 60's to the present, this handsome, authoritative book is generously illustrated with accompanying examples of the art being discussed. Superheroes are acknowledged but not central to the variety of styles and subjects the book covers. Comics: The Modern History is about how simple marks on paper have risen to become a rich, eccentric, elegant art form. Frankly, I was shocked at what an amazing find this book is. 11 out of 10. ## Features - Thames Hudson ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #85,962 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #324 in Theory & Criticism #393 in Design & Fashion (Books) #1,388 in Literary Theory, History & Criticism | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 46 Reviews | ## Images ![Comics: A Global History, 1968 to the Present - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71cGsqWmKNL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good overview for fans of 'mature reader' comics and graphic novels *by M***N on 12 September 2014* Good overview of comics history since 1968, mainly in The US, Japan and the Franco-Belgian territories, with a few selected titles mentioned from other territories (Italy's Hugo Pratt and Guido Crepax, etc). The book is mostly about comics for older readers, so don't expect a lot of coverage of children's comics. Superheroes are mostly covered when the artist or writer has an 'artistic' edge, like in the case of Jack Kirby, Frank Miller, Alan Moore, etc. Newspaper strips are not covered, so no Calvin and Hobbes. What the book HAS got is a stunning overview of a lot of fascinating comics that would interest modern graphic novel readers, including a lot of foreign stuff that hasn't previously been covered in similar English language books. Some of this material has already been translated, some will hopefully be translated in the coming years. If that's what you're looking for, then this book is pretty definitive. Illustrations are well selected and well printed. It's a visually good looking book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ See the World, Line by Line *by W***R on 19 July 2019* A jaw-dropping achievement spanning the globe. From the 60's to the present, this handsome, authoritative book is generously illustrated with accompanying examples of the art being discussed. Superheroes are acknowledged but not central to the variety of styles and subjects the book covers. Comics: The Modern History is about how simple marks on paper have risen to become a rich, eccentric, elegant art form. Frankly, I was shocked at what an amazing find this book is. 11 out of 10. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Five Stars *by C***E on 7 July 2015* Great book! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.no/products/129752600-comics-a-global-history-1968-to-the-present](https://www.desertcart.no/products/129752600-comics-a-global-history-1968-to-the-present) --- *Product available on Desertcart Norway* *Store origin: NO* *Last updated: 2026-09-25*