The Classic Era of American Comics

In their heyday, the top 500 comics sold over 60 million copies a month, and are still avidly collected. Nicky Wright tells the fascinating story of this highly creative popular art form from the 1930s to the 1950s, tracing its rise and eventual decline due to the self-censorship imposed by Congress and the churches. Highly illustrated, the book also covers the writers, artists, and editors of these classic works.

ISBN10:	1780974418
ISBN13:	9781780974415
Number Of Pages:	240
Publication Date:	20131001
Publisher:	Sterling
Binding:	Paperback

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The world has never seen the like of the American comic book. In their heyday, the top 500 comics sold over 60 million copies a month, and are still avidly collected. Taking us from the 1930s into the 1950s, Nicky Wright tells the fascinating story of the rise of this highly creative popular art form through its decline due to the self-censorship imposed by Congress and the churches. Highly illustrated with a huge range of front covers, comic strips, and images of the characters, the book also covers the personalities who wrote, drew, and edited these classics. It's a history that will enlighten newcomers, enthrall fans, and be as treasured as the best comics themselves.