The Steranko history of comics
1970·128 pages
A detailed history of American comics by Jim Steranko, exploring origins, pulp influences, and iconic superheroes.
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A detailed history of American comics by Jim Steranko, exploring origins, pulp influences, and iconic superheroes.
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James Steranko is an American graphic artist, comic book writer-artist-historian, magician, publisher and film production illustrator who has work for decades till the present. ... Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book! ... Beautiful wrap-around cover by Steranko. By comics, Steranko specifically means ~20 page periodical American comics (mostly superhero stuff) Talks about early newspaper strips: Alex Raymond - Flash Gordon Harold Foster - Prince Valiant Milton
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Brief historical mentions of pulp romance imagery and damsel tropes
Violence & gore
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Discusses pulp crime, superhero battles, and violent comic-book content
Profanity
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Substance use
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LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Religious content
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Magic & witchcraft
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References fantasy powers and magical heroes in comics history
Occult / demonology
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Mentions Weird Tales and pulp horror occult traditions
Political content
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Light industry and cultural-context notes on comics history
Self-harm / suicide
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Abuse & suffering
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Historical pulp and adventure comics include captivity and peril themes
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