Best Books about Comics?
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Best Books about Comics?
I see alot of books by or about creators/companys/periods but never really been tempted by anything. There seem to be alot of overlapping books and I'm not sure where to start.
Has anyone read anything really quality that has added to their comics reading experience?
Has anyone read anything really quality that has added to their comics reading experience?
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That's a great question, Ian. One I'm looking forward to being answered, because maybe I'm getting old, but lately I enjoy reading about comics more than I enjoy reading comics.
I don't know any "book" books that would be what you are looking for, but TwoMorrows press puts out some wonderful stuff on comics history. "Alter Ego" is probably what they're most notable for (and I read it every month), but they also do the Modern Masters series and a bunch of other stuff.
I don't know any "book" books that would be what you are looking for, but TwoMorrows press puts out some wonderful stuff on comics history. "Alter Ego" is probably what they're most notable for (and I read it every month), but they also do the Modern Masters series and a bunch of other stuff.
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Les Daniels' books about DC and Marvel history are great reads and very informative.
I have heard good things about the Dark Age.
Not about comics but comic related:
Excelsior! Stan Lee's autobiography is cool as it goes into his thought processes about his work.
Comic Wars gives some great info about the Marvel lawsuit in the 90s. Can't remember the author's name but it differs from his other stuff which is about the various conflicts in the Middle East.
I have heard good things about the Dark Age.
Not about comics but comic related:
Excelsior! Stan Lee's autobiography is cool as it goes into his thought processes about his work.
Comic Wars gives some great info about the Marvel lawsuit in the 90s. Can't remember the author's name but it differs from his other stuff which is about the various conflicts in the Middle East.
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It's a brief history of early comics written sometime in the late 60's/early 70's IIRC. It claims Popeye as the first superhero. It's also where you find out Wimpy screwed the Sea Hag for a plate of hamburgers.ian_house wrote:Whats this one about?X-O HoboJoe wrote:Great book.dhudson1 wrote:I like "All in Color for a Dime"
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pics please.X-O HoboJoe wrote:It's a brief history of early comics written sometime in the late 60's/early 70's IIRC. It claims Popeye as the first superhero. It's also where you find out Wimpy screwed the Sea Hag for a plate of hamburgers.ian_house wrote:Whats this one about?X-O HoboJoe wrote:Great book.dhudson1 wrote:I like "All in Color for a Dime"
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Don't remember any, but I read it last in 1981 . . .TKWill wrote:pics please.X-O HoboJoe wrote:It's a brief history of early comics written sometime in the late 60's/early 70's IIRC. It claims Popeye as the first superhero. It's also where you find out Wimpy screwed the Sea Hag for a plate of hamburgers.ian_house wrote:Whats this one about?X-O HoboJoe wrote:Great book.dhudson1 wrote:I like "All in Color for a Dime"
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TKWill wrote:pics please.X-O HoboJoe wrote:It's a brief history of early comics written sometime in the late 60's/early 70's IIRC. It claims Popeye as the first superhero. It's also where you find out Wimpy screwed the Sea Hag for a plate of hamburgers.ian_house wrote:Whats this one about?X-O HoboJoe wrote:Great book.dhudson1 wrote:I like "All in Color for a Dime"
This is one cover version, it has been through several different printings.
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I think he wanted Wimpy on Sea Hag [shudder]dhudson1 wrote:TKWill wrote:pics please.X-O HoboJoe wrote:It's a brief history of early comics written sometime in the late 60's/early 70's IIRC. It claims Popeye as the first superhero. It's also where you find out Wimpy screwed the Sea Hag for a plate of hamburgers.ian_house wrote:Whats this one about?X-O HoboJoe wrote:Great book.dhudson1 wrote:I like "All in Color for a Dime"
This is one cover version, it has been through several different printings.
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X-O HoboJoe wrote:I think he wanted Wimpy on Sea Hag [shudder]dhudson1 wrote:TKWill wrote:pics please.X-O HoboJoe wrote:It's a brief history of early comics written sometime in the late 60's/early 70's IIRC. It claims Popeye as the first superhero. It's also where you find out Wimpy screwed the Sea Hag for a plate of hamburgers.ian_house wrote:Whats this one about?X-O HoboJoe wrote: Great book.
This is one cover version, it has been through several different printings.
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Artistic/Historic Image, but still "Not Safe For Work"TKWill wrote:pics please.X-O HoboJoe wrote:It's a brief history of early comics written sometime in the late 60's/early 70's IIRC. It claims Popeye as the first superhero. It's also where you find out Wimpy screwed the Sea Hag for a plate of hamburgers.ian_house wrote:Whats this one about?X-O HoboJoe wrote:Great book.dhudson1 wrote:I like "All in Color for a Dime"
Oh sorry sea hag not sea creature