DC Comics: A Visual History
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Author Description
Updated and expanded edition, with 16 new pages to cover 2010-2014. Featuring a new slipcase design along with two NEW prints packed inside. Trace DC's fascinating story: the company's beginnings as National Allied Publications in the 1934, and its subsequent change to Detective Comics, Inc. in 1937. The book details all the major DC publishing landmarks and more, displayed clearly, month by month. Highlighting the debuts of iconic super heroes like Superman and Batman, the geniuses that invented them, and the real-life events, like the Vietnam War, the atom bomb, and the Space Race, that shaped the atmosphere of the times, DC Comics: A Visual History follows the characters' foray into the real world through TV series and blockbuster movies. Foreword by Paul Levitz, former president of DC Comics (2002 - 2009.)
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This book chronicles the comprehensive visual history of DC Comics, tracing its evolution from its inception as National Allied Publications to its status as a major force in comic book publishing.
THE SCOPE MAP
- The company's origins and transformations, from National Allied Publications in 1934 to Detective Comics, Inc. in 1937.
- A month-by-month display of major DC publishing landmarks and key events.
- The debuts of iconic superheroes such as Superman and Batman, alongside their creators.
- The influence of real-life historical events, including the Vietnam War, the atom bomb, and the Space Race, on the comic book atmosphere.
- The characters' expansion into other media, such as TV series and blockbuster movies.
- Coverage updated to include developments from 2010-2014, with new slipcase design and prints.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
This updated and expanded edition of DC Comics: A Visual History is presented as a definitive chronicle of the iconic comic book publisher. The inclusion of new material covering 2010-2014, along with a new slipcase design and prints, suggests an effort to provide a comprehensive and current overview. The foreword by former DC Comics president Paul Levitz lends an authoritative voice to the historical narrative.
Page Count:
376
Publication Date:
2014-01-01
Publisher:
DK Publishing
ISBN-10:
1465433848
ISBN-13:
9781465433848
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