Author: Kari Therrian Publisher: ISBN: 9781511475990 Category : Languages : en Pages : 48
Book Description
INVISIBLE SCARLETT O'NEIL DICKIE DARE NAPOLEON BIG CHIEF WAHOO SCORCHY SMITH ------- AND MUCH MORE! Although newspaper Sunday strips had been compiled before, for promotion purposes, Famous Funnies in 1936 became the first book of comic strips put together for sale to the public - at the significant price of 10-cents! Thus began the monthly mission of encouraging kids (and adults) to plop down a dime for their addiction. Famous Funnies began by reprinting the Sunday Comics sections, but soon graduated to original stories and original characters. The comic ran for almost 20 years and 218 issues, securing its place in American comic history and the first and one of the longest-running of the Golden Age. NOTE: THIS BOOK CONTAINS MATERIAL THAT IS NOT POLITICALLY CORRECT, AND MAY OFFEND MODERN SENSIBILITIES. The comic reprints from Golden Age Reprints and UP History and Hobby are reproduced from actual classic comics, and sometimes reflect the imperfection of books that are decades old. These books are constantly updated with the best version possible - if you are EVER unhappy with the experience or quality of a book, return the book to us to exchange for another title or the upgrade as new files become available. GE1296720143868
Author: Michael Walton Publisher: McFarland ISBN: 1476675368 Category : Law Languages : en Pages : 179
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Horror comics were among the first comic books published--ghastly tales that soon developed an avid young readership, along with a bad reputation. Parent groups, psychologists, even the United States government joined in a crusade to wipe out the horror comics industry--and they almost succeeded. Yet the genre survived and flourished, from the 1950s to today. This history covers the tribulations endured by horror comics creators and the broader impact on the comics industry. The genre's ultimate success helped launch the careers of many of the biggest names in comics. Their stories and the stories of other key players are included, along with a few surprises.
Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Special Committee to Investigate Organized Crime in Interstate Commerce Publisher: ISBN: Category : Comic books, strips, etc Languages : en Pages : 268
Author: Jamie Newbold Publisher: McFarland ISBN: 1476672679 Category : Literary Criticism Languages : en Pages : 271
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A childhood comic book fan turned comic book retailer, the author soon discovered the prevalence of scams in the world of comics collecting. This book is his tutorial on how to collect wisely and reduce risks. Drawing on skills learned from twenty years with the San Diego Police Department and as a Comic-Con attendee since 1972, he covers in detail the history and culture of collecting comic books and describes the pitfalls, including common deceptions of grading and pricing, as well as theft, and mail and insurance fraud.
Author: Robert G. Weiner Publisher: McFarland ISBN: 0786456930 Category : Literary Criticism Languages : en Pages : 289
Book Description
To say that graphic novels, comics, and other forms of sequential art have become a major part of popular culture and academia would be a vast understatement. Now an established component of library and archive collections across the globe, graphic novels are proving to be one of the last kinds of print publications actually gaining in popularity. Full of practical advice and innovative ideas for librarians, educators, and archivists, this book provides a wide-reaching look at how graphic novels and comics can be used to their full advantage in educational settings. Topics include the historically tenuous relationship between comics and librarians; the aesthetic value of sequential art; the use of graphic novels in library outreach services; collection evaluations for both American and Canadian libraries; cataloging tips and tricks; and the swiftly growing realm of webcomics.
Author: Charles Hatfield Publisher: Rutgers University Press ISBN: 0813591414 Category : Art Languages : en Pages : 337
Book Description
A concise introduction to one of today's fastest-growing, most exciting fields, Comics Studies: A Guidebook outlines core research questions and introduces comics' history, form, genres, audiences, and industries. Authored by a diverse roster of leading scholars, this Guidebook offers a perfect entryway to the world of comics scholarship.
Author: Michelle Nolan Publisher: McFarland ISBN: 1476604908 Category : Literary Criticism Languages : en Pages : 247
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For the better part of three decades romance comics were an American institution. Nearly 6000 titles were published between 1947 and 1977, and for a time one in five comics sold in the U.S. was a romance comic. This first full-length study examines the several types of romance comics, their creators and publishing history. The author explores significant periods in the development of the genre, including the origins of Archie Comics and other teen publications, the romance comic "boom and bust" of the 1950s, and their sudden disappearance when fantasy and superhero comics began to dominate in the late 1970s.
Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Special Committee to Investigate Organized Crime in Interstate Commerce Publisher: ISBN: Category : Crime Languages : en Pages : 632
Author: Terrence R. Wandtke Publisher: McFarland ISBN: 0786490136 Category : Literary Criticism Languages : en Pages : 256
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This collection of essays analyzes the many ways in which comic book and film superheroes have been revised or rewritten in response to changes in real-world politics, social mores, and popular culture. Among many topics covered are the jingoistic origin of Captain America in the wake of the McCarthy hearings, the post-World War II fantasy-feminist role of Wonder Woman, and the Nietzschean influences on the "sidekick revolt" in the 2004 film The Incredibles.
Author: Kari Therrian
Author: William Montgomery Clemens
Author: Michael Walton
Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Special Committee to Investigate Organized Crime in Interstate Commerce
Author: Jamie Newbold
Author: Robert G. Weiner
Author: Charles Hatfield
Author: Michelle Nolan
Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Special Committee to Investigate Organized Crime in Interstate Commerce
Author: Terrence R. Wandtke