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"The Comic Book Western: New Perspectives on a Global Genre" edited by Christopher Conway and Antionette Sol explores the international appeal and relevance of the comic book Western genre. The book examines famous characters such as Blueberry, Sargento Kirk, El Coyote, Tex, and more, highlighting their impact and cultural significance in different countries. It also delves into the political background of German comic production, the use of violence in Polish comics, and the portrayal of Indigenous characters in Canadian comics. The collection emphasizes the importance of Western comics as a vital and internationally significant example of the genre. [Extracted from the article]

The article reviews the book "Marvel Graphic Novels and Related Publications: An Annotated Guide to Comics, Prose Novels, Children's Books, Articles, Criticism and Reference Works, 1965-2005," by Robert G. Weiner.