Stephen Weiner

Collects four Hellboy stories, including one where he teams with a wandering hillman in a tale of Appalachian witchcraft.

Presents a history and an outlook on the genre of fiction known as "Graphic novels", which began in the early 1950s and, according to the author, their popularity is growing rapidly.

The popular primer on the best graphic novels, initially called The 101 Best Graphic Novels, is back in its third updated edition. Expert librarian Stephen Weiner —with the crowdsourcing help of professionals in the field, from artists to critics to leading comic store owners— has sifted through the bewildering thousands of graphic novels now available to come up with an outstanding, not-to-be-missed 101. With an all-encompassing variety of genres, including both fiction and nonfiction, this serves as a great introduction to this increasingly influential world of pop culture and entertainment while also serving as a reference list for fans on what they may have possibly overlooked.

This book offers in-depth insight into themes and topics related to graphic novels. It provides insight into various aspects of the industry, from craftsmanship such as lettering, inking, and illustration styles, to the production and distribution of graphic novels and the significance and history of comic book conventions.