Scott McCloud takes comics to the next level, charting twelve different revolutions in how comics are created, read, and perceived today. Part One of this fascinating and in-depth book includes: The life of comics as an art form and as literature, The battle for creators' rights, Reinventing the business of comics, The volatile and shifting public perceptions of comics, and Sexual and ethnic representation on comics. Then, in Part Two, McCloud paints a breathtaking picture of comics' digital revolutions, including: The intricacies of digital production, The exploding world of online delivery, and The ultimate challenges of the infinite digital canvas.