Download or read book Zip Comics written by Thomas Publications and published by . This book was released on 2019-02 with total page 65 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Zip ComicsCover of Zip Comics 1 (Feb 1940) Art by Charles Biro.Publication informationPublisherMLJ Magazines IncSchedule10-11 times a yearFormatOngoing seriesPublication dateJune 1940 - Summer 1944No. of issues47Main character(s)Steel SterlingZambini the MagicianScarlet AvengerNevada JonesKalthar the Giant ManWar Eagles of the DevilCaptain ValorMr SatanWilburThe WebGingerZip Comics was the name of an American anthology comic book series published by MLJ Magazines Inc., more commonly known as MLJ Comics, for 47 issues between June 1940 and Summer 1944. It featured a number of adventure, humor and costumed hero stories throughout the series, including the first appearance of superhero "Steel Sterling" and the earliest appearances of the humor strip Wilbur, who later had his own long-running series for Archie Comics.
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Download or read book Adult Comics written by Roger Sabin and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-10-11 with total page 335 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a society where a comic equates with knockabout amusement for children, the sudden pre-eminence of adult comics, on everything from political satire to erotic fantasy, has predictably attracted an enormous amount of attention. Adult comics are part of the cultural landscape in a way that would have been unimaginable a decade ago. In this first survey of its kind, Roger Sabin traces the history of comics for older readers from the end of the nineteenth century to the present. He takes in the pioneering titles pre-First World War, the underground 'comix' of the 1960s and 1970s, 'fandom' in the 1970s and 1980s, and the boom of the 1980s and 1990s (including 'graphic novels' and Viz.). Covering comics from the United States, Europe and Japan, Adult Comics addresses such issues as the graphic novel in context, cultural overspill and the role of women. By taking a broad sweep, Sabin demonstrates that the widely-held notion that comics 'grew up' in the late 1980s is a mistaken one, largely invented by the media. Adult Comics: An Introduction is intended primarily for student use, but is written with the comic enthusiast very much in mind.
Download or read book Comic Book Culture written by Ron Goulart and published by Collectors Press, Inc.. This book was released on 2000 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A history of American comic books told almost entirely through reprinted comic book covers.
Download or read book Zip Comics written by Thomas Publications and published by . This book was released on 2019-01-30 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Zip Comics was the name of an American anthology comic book series published by MLJ Magazines Inc., more commonly known as MLJ Comics, for 47 issues between June 1940 and Summer 1944. It featured a number of adventure, humor and costumed hero stories throughout the series, including the first appearance of superhero "Steel Sterling" and the earliest appearances of the humor strip Wilbur, who later had his own long-running series for Archie Comics.
Download or read book Zip Comics Volume 5 written by M. L. J. Comics and published by . This book was released on 2017-05-10 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ZIP COMICS epitomized the Golden Age of comics: A wide variety of characters who came and went with their popularity, early works of some of the great master of comics, colorful stories in a wide assortment of genres. Whether you wanted superheroes, mystery, magic, jungle adventures, western or something harder to categorize, ZIP COMICS brought that for 47 issues during the heart of the Golden Age - and we're bringing the complete series to you! Don't miss a single panel! THIS BOOK: ISSUES #25-30 GWANDANALAND COMICS: We specialize in character collections - many for the first time in print; we also publish individual issues from the past as well as complete comic title series'. We take your requests and create special collections never gathered together before! At Gwandanaland Comics we take the extra time to give you the best quality possible! NEW TITLES DAILY - WRITE FOR UPDATES [email protected] SEARCHING ONLINE? INCLUDE THE WORD "GWANDANALAND" TO MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE MOST COMPLETE COLLECTION, THE HIGHEST QUALITY PAGES, AND THE BEST VALUE! WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE IN PRINT?
Download or read book Archie 002 written by and published by Archie Comic Publications, Inc.. This book was released on with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After receiving a genuine bolt-action rifle for his birthday, Archie looks to join Riverdale High's rifle team. But when Betty and Veronica mistakenly think that he's headed for the track and field squad, Arch realizes that he must be in two places at once to impress the gals! His best pal Jughead agrees to take his place at the rifle club meet -- but is he a perfect shot or a perfect mess? Then, meet Sir Archibald of the Round Table, along with other classic characters! Over 60 pages of classic Archie goodness! DISCLAIMER: The stories, characters, and incidents in this publication are entirely fictional. This publication contains material that was originally created in a less racially and socially sensitive time in our society and reflects attitudes that may be represented as offensive today. The stories are represented here without alteration for historical reference.
Download or read book Icons of the American Comic Book 2 volumes written by Randy Duncan and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2013-01-29 with total page 1022 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores how the heroes and villains of popular comic books—and the creators of these icons of our culture—reflect the American experience out of which they sprang, and how they have achieved relevance by adapting to, and perhaps influencing, the evolving American character. Multiple generations have thrilled to the exploits of the heroes and villains of American comic books. These imaginary characters permeate our culture—even Americans who have never read a comic book grasp what the most well-known examples represent. But these comic book characters, and their creators, do more than simply thrill: they make us consider who we are and who we aspire to be. Icons of the American Comic Book: From Captain America to Wonder Woman contains 100 entries that provide historical background, explore the impact of the comic-book character on American culture, and summarize what is iconic about the subject of the entry. Each entry also lists essential works, suggests further readings, and contains at least one sidebar that provides entertaining and often quirky insight not covered in the main entry. This two-volume work examines fascinating subjects, such as how the superhero concept embodied the essence of American culture in the 1930s; and the ways in which comic book icons have evolved to reflect changing circumstances, values, and attitudes regarding cultural diversity. The book's coverage extends beyond just characters, as it also includes entries devoted to creators, publishers, titles, and even comic book related phenomena that have had enduring significance.
Download or read book Zip Comics written by Archie Publications and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-04-27 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comic StoryFlood!Captain Valor Joins the MarinesCow-Critters Ain't Got WingsThe Corpse That Breathed DeathSonia the SpyCaptured By a WitchDeath of a ClownThe Mt. Rushmore MurderThese books are constantly updated with the best version Enjoy a nostalgic trip down memory lane with the best titles from the golden age of comics. Escamilla Comics has lovingly remastered these timeless classics with vivid color correction, image restoration and has also added an enhanced reading experience with Kindle Panel View
Download or read book Heritage Comics Auctions Dallas Signature Auction Catalog 817 written by Ivy Press and published by Heritage Capital Corporation. This book was released on 2005-06 with total page 604 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Crusaders written by Jeffrey Harlan and published by Confluent Press. This book was released on 2024-05-25 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A year has passed since the first superheroes appeared, and now they’ve formed the first superhero team: The Minutemen. As the world struggles to adapt to the presence of superpowered people in its midst, extremist groups form. One group worships them, while another seeks to eliminate what they view as a threat to a pure human race. Meanwhile, forces within the government clash over how to address the growing superhuman population: do they allow superheroes to continue to exist, or will the heroes find themselves on the wrong side of the law?
Download or read book Zip Comics Volume 3 written by M. L. J. Comics and published by . This book was released on 2017-04-11 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ZIP COMICS epitomized the Golden Age of comics: A wide variety of characters who came and went with their popularity, early works of some of the great master of comics, colorful stories in a wide assortment of genres. Whether you wanted superheroes, mystery, magic, jungle adventures, western or something harder to categorize, ZIP COMICS brought that for 47 issues during the heart of the Golden Age - and we're bringing the complete series to you! Don't miss a single panel!THIS BOOK: ISSUES #13-18GWANDANALAND COMICS:We specialize in character collections - many for the first time in print; we also publish individual issues from the past as well as complete comic title series'. We take your requests and create special collections never gathered together before! At Gwandanaland Comics we take the extra time to give you the best quality possible!NEW TITLES DAILY - WRITE FOR [email protected] ONLINE? INCLUDE THE WORD "GWANDANALAND" TO MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE MOST COMPLETE COLLECTION, THE HIGHEST QUALITY PAGES, AND THE BEST VALUE! WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE IN PRINT?
Download or read book Love on the Racks written by Michelle Nolan and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2015-03-21 with total page 247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Secondary Superheroes of Golden Age Comics written by Lou Mougin and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2020-01-10 with total page 447 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Superman debuted in 1938, he ushered in a string of imitators--Batman, Wonder Woman, Captain Marvel, Captain America. But what about the many less well-known heroes who lined up to fight crooks, super villains or Hitler--like the Shield, the Black Terror, Crimebuster, Cat-Man, Dynamic Man, the Blue Beetle, the Black Cat and even Frankenstein? These and other four-color fighters crowded the newsstands from the late 1930s through the early 1950s. Most have since been overlooked, and not necessarily because they were victims of poor publication. This book gives the other superheroes of the Golden Age of comics their due.
Download or read book Nasty Tales written by David Huxley and published by Headpress. This book was released on 2001 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From their origins in the 1960s, through to titles such as Cozmic Comics, Blood Sex, and Terror and Sin City, through to the emergence of Viz in the 1980's, Nasty Tales covers the turbulent history of these comics and the culturual instability from which they emerged. Incorporating many exclusive interviews with key artists and publishers, it offers a unique insight into an hitherto unseen and undocumented world.
Download or read book British Comics written by James Chapman and published by Reaktion Books. This book was released on 2011-12-01 with total page 451 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Arguing that British comics are distinct from their international counterparts, a unique showcase of the major role they have played in the imaginative lives of British youth—and some adults. In this entertaining cultural history of British comic papers and magazines, James Chapman shows how comics were transformed in the early twentieth century from adult amusement to imaginative reading matter for children. Beginning with the first British comic, Ally Sloper—known as “A Selection, Side-splitting, Sentimental, and Serious, for the Benefit of Old Boys, Young Boys, Odd Boys generally, and even Girls”—British Comics goes on to describe the heyday of comics in the 1950s and ’60s, when titles such as School Friend and Eagle sold a million copies a week. Chapman also analyzes the major genres, including schoolgirl fantasies and sports and war stories for boys; the development of a new breed of violent comics in the 1970s, including the controversial Action and 2000AD; and the attempt by American publisher, Marvel, to launch a new hero for the British market in the form of Captain Britain. Considering the work of important contemporary comic writers such as Alan Moore, Grant Morrison, Ian Edginton, Warren Ellis, and Garth Ennis, Chapman’s history comes right up to the present and takes in adult-oriented comics such as Warrior, Crisis, Deadline,and Revolver, and alternative comics such as Viz. Through a look at the changing structure of the comic publishing industry and how comic publishers, writers, and artists have responded to the tastes of their consumers, Chapman ultimately argues that British comics are distinctive and different from American, French, and Japanese comics. An invaluable reference for all comic collectors and fans in Britain and beyond, British Comics showcases the major role comics have played in the imaginative lives of readers young and old.
Download or read book The Best of Archie Comics written by Archie Superstars and published by Archie Comic Publications. This book was released on 2011-12-21 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celebrate 70 years of Archie Comics fun with this massive full-color collection of over 50 favorite comic book stories hand-selected by noted Archie writers, artists, editors and historians. Also included are loads of entertaining behind-the-scenes anecdotes about the comics, their creators, and Archie’s unique impact on America’s pop culture! Designed for young and old alike, this is both a must-have companion for anyone who has grown up with Archie and a perfect introduction for new readers.
