Comic Books
A Graphic History
Age 8+
Inventions & Inventors Science & Technology: General Interest Publishing Industry
Discover true stories of invention and pop-culture trends, told through engaging graphic novel artwork
From the late 1800s to today, comic books have been a distinct and beloved form of literature, but the history of using pictures to tell stories stretches back centuries. From prehistoric cave paintings to modern superheroes to the manga we know and love, learn about the format’s many iterations through history and the remarkable people who have helped make comics what they are today.
Creators
Blake Hoena has written more than one hundred books for children, including an original graphic novel series, Eek & Ack, and graphic novel retellings of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Peter Pan. Blake lives in Saint Paul, Minnesota, with his wife, two dogs, two cats, and hundreds of comics.
Daimon Hampton is a comic book designer and illustrator. His projects have included Book of Solace: Issue 1, the Rose Society comic, and more. He is based in Chicago, Illinois.
