
The Horror Comic Never Dies
A Grisly History
Michael Walton(Author)
McFarland & Co Inc (Publisher)
Published on 14. February 2019
Book
Paperback/Softback
178 pages
978-1-4766-7536-7 (ISBN)
Description
Horror comics were among the first comic books published--ghastly tales that soon developed an avid young readership, along with a bad reputation. Parent groups, psychologists, even the United States government joined in a crusade to wipe out the horror comics industry--and they almost succeeded. Yet the genre survived and flourished, from the 1950s to today.
This history covers the tribulations endured by horror comics creators and the broader impact on the comics industry. The genre's ultimate success helped launch the careers of many of the biggest names in comics. Their stories and the stories of other key players are included, along with a few surprises.
This history covers the tribulations endured by horror comics creators and the broader impact on the comics industry. The genre's ultimate success helped launch the careers of many of the biggest names in comics. Their stories and the stories of other key players are included, along with a few surprises.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Jefferson, NC
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Interest Age: From 18 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
notes, bibliography, index
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
270 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4766-7536-7 (9781476675367)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Michael Walton has been either a comic book collector or a comic shop owner for over thirty years. When not reading or writing about them, he works as an IT professional for a nonprofit organization. He lives in Twinsburg, Ohio.
Content
Table of Contents
Preface
Introduction
1.?The History of the Comic Book
2.?The Birth of the Horror Comic Genre
3.?Seduction of the Innocent
4.?The Comics Code Authority
5.?Horror Comics in the Silver Age of Comic Books
6.?Horror Comics in the Bronze Age of Comic Books
7.?The Modern Resurgence of the Horror Comic
8.?Crossover Hits
Afterword: Whatever Happened to...?
Chapter Notes
Bibliography
Index
Preface
Introduction
1.?The History of the Comic Book
2.?The Birth of the Horror Comic Genre
3.?Seduction of the Innocent
4.?The Comics Code Authority
5.?Horror Comics in the Silver Age of Comic Books
6.?Horror Comics in the Bronze Age of Comic Books
7.?The Modern Resurgence of the Horror Comic
8.?Crossover Hits
Afterword: Whatever Happened to...?
Chapter Notes
Bibliography
Index