Political cartoonist Thomas Nast is often credited with popularizing the image of Uncle Sam — a mid-19th-century cartoon personification of the U.S. government.
Fast forward 150 years, the comic industry is more than alive and well.
Graphic novel sales are booming. And the Marvel Cinematic Universe — the film adaptations of Marvel Comics, originating in 1939 — encompasses more than 20 blockbusters.
How did we get here?
In “American Comics: A History,” author Jeremy Dauber chronicles the interplay of American comics and American values over the last 150 years.
We talk with Dauber about the evolving landscape of American comics.
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