Out of the Gutters: Obscenity, Censorship, and Transgression in American ComicsBy Jorge J. SantosJr. and Patrick S. Lawrence (eds. ), Austin: University of Texas Press, 2025. 288 pp. 55. 00 (Hard cover). ISBN: 978‐1‐4773‐3180‐4 | Synapse
Out of the Gutters: Obscenity, Censorship, and Transgression in American ComicsBy Jorge J. SantosJr. and Patrick S. Lawrence (eds. ), Austin: University of Texas Press, 2025. 288 pp. 55. 00 (Hard cover). ISBN: 978‐1‐4773‐3180‐4
Key Points
The book examines the cultural impact of censorship on American comics, particularly regarding obscenity.
Key discussions center around the historical context of transgression within comic narratives and art.
Contributions in this volume analyze the interplay between societal norms and comic artistry across decades.
It emphasizes the ongoing debates surrounding freedom of expression in the realm of comics and graphic novels.