Christopher Conway and Antionette Sol, eds. 2022. The Comic Book Western: New Perspectives on a Global Genre. Postwestern Horizons Series. Lincoln, NE: Nebraska University Press. ix + 310 pp. US$99. Hardback. ISBN: 978-1-49-621899-5. Also Available in Paperback, EPUB and PDF Formats

"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]