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Wright's lively study also focuses on the role comic books played in transforming children and adolescents into consumers; the efforts of parents, politicians, religious organizations, civic groups, and child psychologists to link juvenile delinquency to comic books and impose censorship; and the changing economics of comic book publishing over the course of the century. Comic Book Nation is at once a serious study of popular culture and an entertaining look at an enduring American art form.

Superman, Batman, Spider-Man, Iron Man, Wonder Woman, the Avengers, the X-Men, Watchmen, and more: the companion volume to the PBS documentary series of the same name that tells the story of the superhero in American popular culture. Together again for the first time, here come the greatest...

The defining, behind-the-scenes chronicle of one of the most extraordinary, beloved, and dominant pop cultural entities in America’s history -- Marvel Comics – and the outsized personalities who made Marvel including Martin Goodman, Stan Lee, and Jack Kirby. “Sean Howe’s history of...

Comic Book Women offers a feminist history of the golden age of comics, revising our understanding of how numerous genres emerged and upending narratives of how male auteurs built their careers. Considering issues of race, gender, and sexuality, the authors examine crime, horror, jungle, romance, science fiction, superhero, and Western comics to unpack the cultural and industrial consequences of how women were represented across a wide range of titles by publishers like DC, Timely, Fiction House, and others.

The influence of the comic book has never been greater, from movies to streaming and beyond, but the journey comics took from little-regarded kids' magazines to literary prize-winning books and global franchises turned on a highly unusual group of writers and artists. Few would have expected a small gathering of British comic book fans and creators in the early 'seventies to be a global cultural pivot-point, but this was the start of a disparate movement of punks, dropouts, and disaffected youths who reinvented a medium and became the imaginative heart of a global success story.

This collection of audio selections from Murray Langston, aka the Unknown Comic, includes his revealing memoir and a laugh-out-loud book of jokes that takes aim at the Kardashians.

Welcome to Comic-Con: where the future of pop culture comes to life. Every summer more than 130,000 comic fans, gamers, cosplay enthusiasts, and nerds of all stripes descend on San Diego to mingle with the top entertainment celebrities and creative-industry professionals in an unprecedented celebration of popular culture in all its forms.

Lo straordinario caso del fumetto a Pordenone – Perché Pordenone? Pordenone è una città lontana e relativamente piccola, eppure, a partire dagli anni Settanta ha fatto da incubatore per esperimenti e movimenti artistici, musicali e sociali. Su tutti, il fumetto. Questa indagine parte del punk e arriva a cercare di spiegare come sia possibile che proprio a Pordenone si sia sviluppata la corrente musicale e fumettistica che ha influenzato il futuro artistico d'Italia. Scritto da Paola Bristot e Giulio D'Antona. Distribuito da La Tempesta Podcast.

Marvel Comics in the 1970s explores a forgotten chapter in the story of the rise of comics as an art form. Bridging Marvel's dizzying innovations and the birth of the underground comics scene in the 1960s and the rise of the prestige graphic novel and postmodern superheroics in the 1980s, Eliot Borenstein reveals a generation of comic book writers whose work at Marvel in the 1970s established their own authorial voice within the strictures of corporate comics.

Join us on a hilarious journey through American history, from the first European settlements to the Civil War. Packed with the authors sharp wit and an abundance of sarcastic humor, this book offers a refreshingly entertaining take on historical events. Youll discover a unique blend of facts and comical embellishments that will keep you laughing while you learn. (Summary by Allyson Hester)

Starting in 2008, Comic Book Pitt is Pittsburgh's longest running comic book podcast. Co-hosts Dan Greenwald and Scott Hedlund formed the show with the intent of bringing a fun, conversational atmosphere to both long-time comic book fans and new readers. With the addition of co-hosts Jared Catherine, Shawn Atkins, Caitlyn Copp-Millward, and Brandon "Link" Copp-Millward, the Comic Book Pitt is able to cover comic-related news across all media types; from movies, television, and insider industry news, to reviews of weekly comic books.

A podcast about comics by the people who love them. Interviews with scholars, artists, and creators about why comics and graphic narratives matter and what they can teach us about ourselves and each other.

A show for geeks, by geeks. Host Ben "Schuby" Schubert sits and talks with comic book fandom. Movies, TV, Comics and more!

Caleb and Mike talk all things comics and pop culture!!

Untold Origin is a podcast that explores comic books through the lens of American history. Hosted by a historian and lifelong comic book fan, each episode traces how the funny books we read reflect the real world conflicts, triumphs, philosophies, and flavor of the real world we inhabit. From Cold War fears to Civil Rights debates, from psychedelic trips to board room villains, we reveal historical forces that shape the stories, and heroes, that shaped us. Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/untoldoriginal.bsky.socialInstagram: @untoldorigin

Comic book writer Benjamin Hunting sits down with his co-creators Joe Ng (artist) and Angela Hodge (designer, letterer) to discuss what it was like to bring their first creator-owned graphic novel, Code 45, to life. Each episode focuses on a specific step in the journey, from inspiration to planning to working together as writer, artist, and designer, to finding a publisher. Code 45 arrives May 11 from Scout Comics.

Welcome to Miskatonic University's remote education course from the Language Arts Department, Lit 209 -Graphic Literature in Society and History, also known as the Comics Course hosted by Professor Hamby and his TA Rowan.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “Desus & Mero are smarter and funnier than everyone writing books.”—Shea Serrano “I will never write anything as hilarious as they have. I give up.”—Malcolm Gladwell “These motherf***ers make me laugh until I choke.”—Jia Tolentino NAMED ONE OF...

Comic History of the United States is a brilliantly humorous retelling of America’s past, written by the celebrated 19th-century humorist Bill Nye. Far from your typical dry history book, this work takes readers on a lighthearted journey through significant events and figures of U.S. history, blending wit, satire, and absurdity. From the landing of Columbus to the founding fathers and beyond, Nye weaves historical facts with exaggerated comedic commentary, offering a unique perspective on how America came to be.With his sharp humor and playful storytelling, Nye brings history to life in a ...

"The Cop and the Comic" is your go-to podcast for laughing at serious stuff! Hosted by a retired cop and his stand-up comedian son, they dive into the wild world of surveillance, Black and Brown experiences, and self-protection with a mix of humor and heart. Join them as they banter about police antics, share eye-opening stories, and chat with comedians, scholars, and officers about how we all try to stay safe while keeping a sense of humor. It’s like a comedy show with a side of serious talk—don’t miss it!