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History & Price Guides - Funnybooks: The Improbable Glories of the Best American Comic Books

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Book Synopsis: Funnybooks is the story of the most popular American comic books of the 1940s and 1950s, those published under the Dell label. For a time, “Dell Comics Are Good Comics” was more than a slogan—it was a simple statement of fact. Many of the stories written and drawn by people like Carl Barks (Donald Duck, Uncle Scrooge), John Stanley (Little Lulu), and Walt Kelly (Pogo) repay reading and rereading by educated adults even today, decades after they were published as disposable entertainment for children. Such triumphs were improbable, to say the least, because midcentury comics were so widely dismissed as trash by angry parents, indignant librarians, and even many of the people who published them. It was all but miraculous that a few great cartoonists were able to look past that nearly universal scorn and grasp the artistic potential of their medium. With clarity and enthusiasm, Barrier explains what made the best stories in the Dell comic books so special. He deftly turns a complex and detailed history into an expressive narrative sure to appeal to an audience beyond scholars and historians.

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Are you ready to dive into the incredible world of American comic books from the 1940s and 1950s? Funnybooks: The Improbable Glories of the Best American Comic Books is your ticket to experiencing the magic of Dell Comics. Delve into the stories written and drawn by legendary artists like Carl Barks, John Stanley, and Walt Kelly, and you'll discover why these comics were more than just entertainment for children - they were a testament to the artistic potential of the medium.

Despite facing immense criticism from parents, librarians, and even publishers themselves, the Dell comic books managed to rise above the noise and create true masterpieces. Now, you have the opportunity to experience the triumphs that were once dismissed as trash. Funnybooks provides an expressive narrative that will captivate not only scholars and historians but also anyone who appreciates art and storytelling.

Join us on this extraordinary journey as Barrier explains the awe-inspiring stories behind the Dell comic books. With his clarity and enthusiasm, he brings the complex history to life, making it accessible to all. Don't miss out on this chance to explore the profound impact of midcentury comics and uncover why "Dell Comics Are Good Comics" still holds true today, decades later.

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