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.