Erotic Comics: A Graphic History: Volume 2

About this book

Erotic Comics: A Graphic History, Volume 2 follows the story of sexually explicit comics from the 1970s to the present day. Written by comics historian Tim Pilcher, it is a richly organised guide to a medium that has repeatedly clashed with censors, courts and customs officers, and has just as often pushed art and storytelling forward. The book opens with a foreword by Alan Moore, who argues that erotica should be judged on its aesthetic and ethical merits rather than hidden away in shame. Five chapters then take you through the American scene, from the rise and fall of the Comics Code to Omaha the Cat Dancer, Heavy Metal, Verotik and Preacher. Next come gay and lesbian comix, including Howard Cruse, Tom of Finland, Ralf König and Alison Bechdel's Dykes to Watch Out For. The tour continues through European erotique, with Milo Manara, Vittorio Giardino, Paolo Serpieri and the UK underground, including the Nasty Tales trial and Lost Girls. It then turns to Japanese manga, with hentai, yaoi and the censorship laws behind them, and closes with online comics and webcomics. Whether you are a comics scholar, a collector or simply curious about the history of the medium, this is an informative and wide-ranging reference. Please note that the subject matter is adult. Buy now and start reading online instantly in your browser.

Author

Tim Pilcher, Alan Moore

Length

~193 pages

Reading time

3 h 51 min

Chapters

89

Released

October 24, 2026

Languages

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Formats

eBook · Print edition

Print format

Paperback, 19 × 24 cm, 224 pages

ISBN

9781908150202

Age rating

Mature 17+