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The Marvel Universe has always reflected the real world, confronting contemporary issues. These powerful stories from throughout Marvel's history feature iconic heroes tackling heavy-hitting subjects including alcoholism, drug abuse, prejudice, grief, teen suicide, HIV, terrorism, school shootings, sexuality, and politics.
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A chronological history of DC Comics, both the company and the universe! Tracing the major milestones: the debut of Detective Comics, of Superman, of Batman, the Justice League! Key events like venturing into television and movies, conflicts and lawsuits and creator-rights movements, the creation of Vertigo, the purchase by Warner Brothers, and much more.
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The definitive guide that provides a detailed look at the history, meaning, and art of comics. From the vocabulary of comics, creating the illusion of movement, conveying time and place, to evoking mood through use of color and “lighting” on the page, and much more. Don’t just read comics and graphic novels, understand them!
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Originally published in France, this book documents the rise and development of the American comic book industry from the 1930s to the present. Intertwining aesthetic issues and critical biographies with the concerns of production, distribution, and audience reception, this volume is one of the few interdisciplinary studies of the art form.
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A how-to guide on creating comics from a master of the art, and “father of the graphic novel”, Will Eisner. Offering practical advice and techniques on topics such as page layout, timing, expressive anatomy, and storytelling in words and images. All derived from a life in the field.
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More than ever, Wonder Woman is one of the most famous and beloved superheros in the world! Learn the surprising history of her creation through psychologist and lie-detector inventor William Marston, whose life was anything but conventional. Discover her roots in the suffragist and early feminist movements, and discover the women who shaped the mighty Amazon!
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