I bought this way back in 1993 (2nd printing) when it was only
available in speciality stores and It's one of the best books I
have found on comics, art and how our society views comics. Scott
McCloud's simplistic art is coupled with words of wisdom that
should be taken to heart by anyone, even those not interested in
comic books!
This book has my highest reccomendation. My copy is all dog eared
after being read dozens of times.