Book
The captivating, creative, unusual history of comic books
Record details
- ISBN: 1429647906
- ISBN: 9781429647908 (library binding)
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Physical Description:
48 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. map ; 24 cm.
print - Publisher: Mankato, Minn. : Capstone Press, c2011.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Origins -- Dazzling debuts -- Changing face of comics -- Comic controversy -- Comics and our culture. |
| Target Audience Note: | "RL: 3-4; IL: 5-9"--P. [4] of cover. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Superheroes Comic books, strips, etc Heroes Comic books, strips, etc History and criticism |
| Genre: | Graphic novels. Comic books, strips, etc. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Kenton County.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Independence Branch | J 741.5 Bese (Text) | 33126017290846 | JNonfiction | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
Describes the history of comic books, featuring little known facts and bizarre inside information. - Baker & Taylor
"Describes the history of comic books, featuring little known facts and bizarre inside information"--Provided by publisher. - Capstone Press
Colossal strength, mind-blowing powers, and twisted villains make for amazing block-buster movies. But comic books existed long before they exploded across the big screen. Trace the history of the ever-evolving world of comics, from its meager beginnings to its prized position in pop culture today.