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The Golden Age of DC Comics 1935-1956

by Paul Levitz
$50.90 $45.90 10% off
The Golden Age of DC Comics 1935-1956 - Thryft
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Iconic origins of superhero lore and artistry.

If you're curious about how iconic characters like Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman first leapt from the page, "The Golden Age of DC Comics" is your time machine to the dawn of superheroes. This treasure trove not only chronicles the birth of the most enduring legends but does so with a visual spectacle that could only be honored by Taschen's meticulous presentation. It's an essential piece of comic history that's as informative as it is mesmerizing to flip through.

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The Golden Age of DC Comics 1935-1956

by Paul Levitz
$50.90 $45.90 10% off
ISBN: 9783836535731
Authors: Paul Levitz
Publisher: Taschen America Llc
Date of Publication: 2013-03-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: History, Creative Nonfiction, Art
Related Topics: Art Books Monographs, American History, Art History, Historical, Essays, Art and Photography, World History, Microhistory
Goodreads rating: 4.26
(rated by 178 readers)

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From the Man of Steel to Batman and Wonder Woman: the super hero is born. In June of 1938, Action Comics debuted with a new kind of comic book character on its cover: a costumed man with two identities, who possessed extraordinary strength and powers—a man able to protect the public when ordinary measures would not do. He was not the first super hero, but the Man of Steel would become the prototype for all super heroes thereafter. Superman's story, and those of Batman, Wonder Woman, and hundreds of other DC Comics characters, are all told in The Golden Age of DC Comics. The single most comprehensive book on the subject, this volume traces the company's first decades, from its pulp origins up to the comic book burnings of the McCarthy ’50s in more than 400 pages bursting with comics, art, photographs, and more. Also included is an exclusive interview with legendary artist Joe Kubert! About the series: TASCHEN's series on DC Comics explores the origins of comics’ most enduring legends and the behind-the-scenes stories of the men and women who created them, era by era. Expanded from the Eisner Award–winning XL book, 75 Years of DC Comics, this new series hits the shelf at a reader-friendly size with essays updated by author Paul Levitz and more than 1,000 new images across five volumes. Thousands of covers and interiors,
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