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March 22, 2026Studies in Comics

Comic Books, Special Collections, and the Academic Library, B. Flota and K. Morris (eds) (2023)

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Overview

Review highlights the significance of comic books in academic library special collections, suggesting new research pathways.

Key Points

  • To review the significance and role of comic books in special collections within academic libraries.
  • Literature review of the book 'Comic Books, Special Collections, and the Academic Library' by B. Flota and K. Morris.
  • Analysis of theoretical frameworks presented in the book.
  • Discussion of practical implications for academic libraries.
  • Comic books are increasingly recognized as valuable resources for academic inquiry.
  • The book provides insights into collecting practices and academic uses of comic books.
  • Highlights the interdisciplinary nature of comic book studies in libraries.

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Maurice Wakeham (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69bf898bf665edcd009e942fhttps://doi.org/10.1386/stic_00145_5
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