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History & Price Guides - Supermen!: The First Wave Of Comic Book Heroes 1936-1941

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Book Synopsis: The enduring cultural phenomenon of comic book heroes was invented in the late 1930s by a talented and hungry group of artists and writers barely out of their teens, flying by the seat of their pants to create something new, exciting, and above all profitable. The iconography and mythology they created flourishes to this day in comic books, video, movies, fine art, advertising, and practically all other media. Supermen! collects the best and the brightest of this first generation, including Jack Cole, Will Eisner, Bill Everett, Lou Fine, Fletcher Hanks, Jack Kirby, Jerry Siegel, Joe Shuster, and Basil Wolverton. If the reader is expecting to find an All-American group of altruistic do-gooders, he in for quite a jolt. As Jonathan Lethem writes in his Foreword, "A collection like Supermen! works like a reverse-neutron bomb to assumptions about the birth of the superhero image: it tears down the orderly structures of theory and history and leaves the figures standing in full view, staring back at us in all their defiant disorienting particularity, their blazing strangeness." Beautifully designed and produced in full color, Supermen! contains twenty full-length stories, ten full-sized covers, and a generous selection of vintage promotional ads, and is indispensable to anyone interested in the origins of superheroes and the history of the comic book form.

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Are you ready to dive into the incredible world of comic book heroes? Supermen!: The First Wave Of Comic Book Heroes 1936-1941 is your ticket to a transformative journey through the origins of this enduring cultural phenomenon. This book takes you back to the late 1930s, when a group of talented artists and writers, fueled by passion and determination, created a new breed of heroes that would shape the future of comic books. From Jack Cole to Jerry Siegel, from Bill Everett to Joe Shuster, Supermen! captures the spirit of a thrilling era that birthed our beloved superheroes.

Prepare to be captivated by the remarkable iconography and mythology that these visionary creators unleashed upon the world. Their creations have stood the test of time and continue to flourish in comic books, movies, video games, and even fine art. The influence of these pioneers can be seen everywhere, from advertising campaigns to popular culture references.

Supermen! is a treasure trove of the best and brightest stories from this first generation of comic book heroes. Immerse yourself in twenty full-length stories, ten stunning covers, and a generous selection of vintage promotional ads. Each page is a testament to the indomitable spirit, defiance, and boundary-pushing creativity of these pioneering artists. This beautifully designed and produced book, brought to life in vibrant full color, is a must-have for anyone interested in the origins of superheroes and the rich history of the comic book form.

Don't miss your chance to become part of this extraordinary journey. Embrace the magic of Supermen! and discover the true essence of these blazingly strange and defiantly unique characters. Awaken your inner superhero enthusiast and order your copy of Supermen! today!

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