| Contents: |
The strips ; the precursors of the comic book -- The first comic books ; the milieu of New York City ; the publishers ; the first generation of comic book artists -- The war ends ; trouble with superheroes ; the second generation comes of age ; the EC revolution ; crises for the industry ; Jack Kirby, Act II -- The industry after the purge ; the silver age of superheroes begins l infantino, kane and kubert to the forefront ; Jack Kirby, Act III ; the journeymen ; the industry is hot and mainstream America loves the comics -- Jack and Stan's marvelous adventure ; the world's greatest comic magazine hits pay dirt ; Steve Ditko finds his voice ; the bullpen ; the merry marvel marching society -- Everybody else ; Dell and gold key ; the other publishers take a back seat ; Warren and Goodwin give it a try ; Wally Wood and more superheroes ; witzend -- Gil Kane takes a chance ; going it on his own ; forces beyond his control ; the end of the silver age ; what it all meant. |
Cite/Export
Preview this item