Comic Books
Artists/Authors/Creators
Cartoonist profiles 1969- Fairfield, Conn.: Cartoonist Profiles,
Inc. 3-MDA (current in Room 108). Profiles and interviews of a wide range
of cartoon artists.
Contemporary Graphic Artists vol. 1- Detroit, Mich.: Gale Research,
1986- 3-MDA+ 87-1938. "A comprehensive biographical, bibliographical and
critical guide...[to the] lives and accomplishments of noteworthy graphic
artists." The only ongoing series that includes comic strip and comic book
artists. Each entry has photo or self portrait of the artist, biographical
info and samples of art. Cumulative artist index, occupation index, and
subject index.
Goulart, Ron. The great comic book artists. New York: St. Martin's
Press, 1986. 3-MDY 86-3042. Brief general biographies of sixty golden-age
1950s and 1960s comic book artists. Discusses their artistic style and their
contribution to the history of comic books. Each entry includes a one-page
sample (black & white) of their art.