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Exploring the intersection of teen pop culture and comic book history, this book provides a comprehensive analysis of Rick Veitch's influential work, particularly focusing on Brat Pack®. It delves into the evolution of superhero sidekicks, critiques Dr. Fredric Wertham's writings, and examines real-life figures like Michael Jackson and Justin Bieber as modern "new mutants." Additionally, it chronicles the comic book industry's boom in the 1980s and its subsequent decline in the 1990s, making it an essential read for fans and scholars alike.
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Teen Angels & New Mutants, Stephen R. Bissette
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- Released
- 2011
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- Title
- Teen Angels & New Mutants
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Stephen R. Bissette
- Publisher
- Hollywood Comics
- Publisher
- 2011
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 412
- ISBN13
- 9781935558934
- Category
- Comic books
- Description
- Exploring the intersection of teen pop culture and comic book history, this book provides a comprehensive analysis of Rick Veitch's influential work, particularly focusing on Brat Pack®. It delves into the evolution of superhero sidekicks, critiques Dr. Fredric Wertham's writings, and examines real-life figures like Michael Jackson and Justin Bieber as modern "new mutants." Additionally, it chronicles the comic book industry's boom in the 1980s and its subsequent decline in the 1990s, making it an essential read for fans and scholars alike.