Superman: The War Years 1938-1945
Title | Superman: The War Years 1938-1945 PDF eBook |
Author | Roy Thomas |
Publisher | Chartwell Books |
Total Pages | 307 |
Release | 2015-10-19 |
Genre | Art |
ISBN | 0785832823 |
Presenting over 20 classic full length Superman tales from the DC Comics vault!
Batman: The War Years 1939-1945
Title | Batman: The War Years 1939-1945 PDF eBook |
Author | Roy Thomas |
Publisher | Chartwell Books |
Total Pages | 304 |
Release | 2015-10-08 |
Genre | Comics & Graphic Novels |
ISBN | 0785832831 |
"Presenting over 20 classic full length Batman tales from the DC Comics vault!"--Cover.
Wonder Woman: The War Years 1941-1945
Title | Wonder Woman: The War Years 1941-1945 PDF eBook |
Author | Roy Thomas |
Publisher | Chartwell Books |
Total Pages | 305 |
Release | 2015-11-02 |
Genre | Comics & Graphic Novels |
ISBN | 078583284X |
Presenting over 20 classic full length Wonder Woman tales from the DC Comics vault!
The 10 Cent War
Title | The 10 Cent War PDF eBook |
Author | Trischa Goodnow |
Publisher | Univ. Press of Mississippi |
Total Pages | 240 |
Release | 2017-01-20 |
Genre | Literary Criticism |
ISBN | 1496810317 |
Contributions by Derek T. Buescher, Travis L. Cox, Trischa Goodnow, Jon Judy, John R. Katsion, James J. Kimble, Christina M. Knopf, Steven E. Martin, Brad Palmer, Elliott Sawyer, Deborah Clark Vance, David E. Wilt, and Zou Yizheng One of the most overlooked aspects of the Allied war effort involved a surprising initiative--comic book propaganda. Even before Pearl Harbor, the comic book industry enlisted its formidable army of artists, writers, and editors to dramatize the conflict for readers of every age and interest. Comic book superheroes and everyday characters modeled positive behaviors and encouraged readers to keep scrapping. Ultimately, those characters proved to be persuasive icons in the war's most colorful and indelible propaganda campaign. The 10 Cent War presents a riveting analysis of how different types of comic books and comic book characters supplied reasons and means to support the war. The contributors demonstrate that, free of government control, these appeals produced this overall imperative. The book discusses the role of such major characters as Superman, Wonder Woman, and Uncle Sam along with a host of such minor characters as kid gangs and superhero sidekicks. It even considers novelty and small presses, providing a well-rounded look at the many ways that comic books served as popular propaganda.
Super-History
Title | Super-History PDF eBook |
Author | Jeffrey K. Johnson |
Publisher | McFarland |
Total Pages | 0 |
Release | 2012-04-03 |
Genre | Literary Criticism |
ISBN | 9780786465644 |
In the less than eight decades since Superman's debut in 1938, comic book superheroes have become an indispensable part of American society and the nation's dominant mythology. They represent America's hopes, dreams, fears, and needs. As a form of popular literature, superhero narratives have closely mirrored trends and events in the nation. This study views American history from 1938 to 2010 through the lens of superhero comics, revealing the spandex-clad guardians to be not only fictional characters but barometers of the place and time in which they reside. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.
Comic Book Nation
Title | Comic Book Nation PDF eBook |
Author | Bradford W. Wright |
Publisher | JHU Press |
Total Pages | 364 |
Release | 2003-10-17 |
Genre | Art |
ISBN | 9780801874505 |
A history of comic books from the 1930s to 9/11.
Superman: The Golden Age Vol. 1
Title | Superman: The Golden Age Vol. 1 PDF eBook |
Author | Jerry Siegel |
Publisher | DC Comics |
Total Pages | 396 |
Release | 2016-03-22 |
Genre | Comics & Graphic Novels |
ISBN | 1401267521 |
Faster than a speeding bullet, Superman burst onto the comic book scene in 1938, just as America was on the terrifying precipice of a world war. In a desperate time, legendary creators Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster brought to life the world’s first modern superhero. The Man of Steel emerged as a champion of the oppressed, taking down any enemy with his super-strength and speed, both foreign and near to home. In his distinctive royal blue, red and yellow costume, complete with cape, the stalwart Kryptonian emanated strength and fearlessness. He swiftly became a symbol of hope for a downtrodden America.Collecting all of the Metropolis Wonder’s first-ever adventures from ACTION COMICS #1-19, SUPERMAN #1-3 and NEW YORK WORLD’S FAIR COMICS #1!