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60+ years of comic book exploitson the page and behind the scenes. Welcome to Comic Books 101 , the complete, definitive and super-cool guide to the universe of caped crusaders, irradiated spiders, fantastic foursomes and the super-talents behind their creation. Want to know when Marvel, DC and so many other publishers got their start? Wonder why Spider-Man can't challenge Batman or the Justice League? Curious why the Avengers don't battle it out once and for all? It's all covered the good, the bad guys and the ugly truthslike why one of Batman's originators died virtually unknown and penniless. Whether you're an absolute newbie, a casual fan or a loyal collector, this book holds the answers. Comic Books 101 will increase your knowledge and enjoyment of this great art form, and grant you the superpower of impressing others with useless yet fascinating trivia! (Which superhero dated a mermaid? Who battled the evil "Egghead," portrayed by what famous actor?)
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Comic Books 101, Chris Ryall, Scott Tipton
- Language
- Released
- 2009
- Binding
- (Paperback),
- Book condition
- Very Good
- Price
- €7.79
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- Title
- Comic Books 101
- Subtitle
- The History, Methods and Madness
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Chris Ryall, Scott Tipton
- Publisher
- Impact
- Released
- 2009
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 288
- ISBN10
- 1600611877
- ISBN13
- 9781600611872
- Series
- Tags
- Comic Books, Art, USA, Literary Criticism, Writing
- Description
- 60+ years of comic book exploitson the page and behind the scenes. Welcome to Comic Books 101 , the complete, definitive and super-cool guide to the universe of caped crusaders, irradiated spiders, fantastic foursomes and the super-talents behind their creation. Want to know when Marvel, DC and so many other publishers got their start? Wonder why Spider-Man can't challenge Batman or the Justice League? Curious why the Avengers don't battle it out once and for all? It's all covered the good, the bad guys and the ugly truthslike why one of Batman's originators died virtually unknown and penniless. Whether you're an absolute newbie, a casual fan or a loyal collector, this book holds the answers. Comic Books 101 will increase your knowledge and enjoyment of this great art form, and grant you the superpower of impressing others with useless yet fascinating trivia! (Which superhero dated a mermaid? Who battled the evil "Egghead," portrayed by what famous actor?)