The creator of Watchmen, V for Vendetta, From Hell etc. reflects on his early years, the price of fame, living in England, and his religious and magical views.
For two decades, there's been a strong British voice in American comics, especially outside the superhero genre. A few writers have emerged at the head of this movement.
Marjane Satrapi's graphic novel, Persepolis, has become a symbol of revolution-era Iran. Through her words and images, Satrapi captures the true essence of this period.
Art Spiegelman's overt presence as author in "Maus" contributes to the richness and candid honesty of the story of his father's survival of the Holocaust.