Today is Fred Van Lente Day, a holiday that CSBG and CBR have been celebrating since 2005!

We've been given a great treat today, an exclusive preview of the brand-new "HerStory" from "Comic Book History of Comics" #3.

You see, IDW is re-publishing Fred Van Lente and Ryan Dunlavey's excellent series, "Comic Book History of Comics", only they've had Adam Guzowski color the whole thing (it was originally in black and white) and they've added back-ups addressing women in comic book history.

"Comic Book History of Comics" #3 features a HerStory look at the legendary Patricia Highsmith. Enjoy!

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"Comic Book History of Comics" #1 is in stores now.

"Comic Book History of Comics" #2 is due out later this month.

"Comic Book History of Comics" #3 will be in stores in January.

Come back later today for an awesome list by me and Fred Van Lente at 2pm, examining some of the most amazing connections in comic book history (like what role did Hugh Hefner play in the "Batman" TV series?) and then a reader chat with Fred Van Lente at 4pm, open to all of the public!