Comics Studies

Comics Studies is an academic field that examines comic books, graphic novels, and related media as forms of art and storytelling. Scholars analyze the visual and textual elements of comics, exploring their cultural impact, historical development, and the ways they convey meaning. This discipline considers how comics connect with issues like identity, politics, and social commentary, and it investigates the unique techniques of combining images and words. By studying comics, researchers gain insights into both the medium itself and the broader contexts in which these stories are created and received.