Comics Unmasked Art and Anarchy in the UK
It may come as a surprise that comics offer much more than meets the eye. Of course we all have happy memories of favorite childhood reading ( Beano , Dandy , Eagle , Mad , Viz --the list is endless). But how aware are we that there is something inherently anarchic about comics? A huge variety have been produced over the centuries by British creators. It is a strong tradition that continues today. Some of the biggest names in comics--Alan Moore ( Watchmen , V for Vendetta ), Neil Gaiman (Sandman), Mark Millar (Kick-Ass), and Grant Morrison ( Batman: Arkham Asylum )--are featured in this visually stimulating book. But there are many, many more. And it is the diversity of content and form, as well as comics' ongoing relevance, which is a main focus. The seditious aspects of the comics tradition--adult, underground, and "alternative" material--is highlighted, alongside the superheroes who still dominate the scene. There is anarchy everywhere that you look!