false 671477 <![CDATA[The Great Comic Book Heroes]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176993163m/671477.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176993163s/671477.jpg Fantagraphics is proud to publish Jules Feiffer's long out-of-print and seminal essay of comics criticism, The Great Comic Book Heroes, in a compact and affordable size. In 1965, Feiffer wrote what is arguably the first critical history of the comic book superheroes of the late 1930s and early 1940s, including Plastic Man, Batman, Superman, The Spirit and others. In the book, Feiffer writes about the unique the place of comics in the space between high and low art and the power which this space offers both the creator and reader.

The Great Comic Book Heroes is widely acknowledged to be the first book to analyze the juvenile medium of superhero comics in a critical manner, but without denying the iconic hold such works have over readers of all ages. Out of print for over 30 years, Feiffer's book discusses the role that the patriotic superhero played during World War II in shaping the public spirit of civilians and soldiers, as well as the escapist power these stories held over the zeitgeist of America.

With wit and insight Feiffer discusses what the great comic book heroes meant to him as a child and later as an artist; along with his trenchant and wryly-written commentary, the book includes numerous illustrated examples of strips and characters discussed.

]]> 671477 5 657508 1965 The Great Comic Book Heroes total:37|5:15|4:10|3:10|2:2|1:0| 37 149 61 6 5116 4.22 19339 1938 30925226 667059 671477 1560975016 9781560975014 5 <![CDATA[The Great Comic Book Heroes]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176993163m/671477.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176993163s/671477.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/671477.The_Great_Comic_Book_Heroes 4.09 32 Fantagraphics is proud to publish Jules Feiffer's long out-of-print and seminal essay of comics criticism, The Great Comic Book Heroes, in a compact and affordable size. In 1965, Feiffer wrote what is arguably the first critical history of the comic book superheroes of the late 1930s and early 1940s, including Plastic Man, Batman, Superman, The Spirit and others. In the book, Feiffer writes about the unique the place of comics in the space between high and low art and the power which this space offers both the creator and reader.

The Great Comic Book Heroes is widely acknowledged to be the first book to analyze the juvenile medium of superhero comics in a critical manner, but without denying the iconic hold such works have over readers of all ages. Out of print for over 30 years, Feiffer's book discusses the role that the patriotic superhero played during World War II in shaping the public spirit of civilians and soldiers, as well as the escapist power these stories held over the zeitgeist of America.

With wit and insight Feiffer discusses what the great comic book heroes meant to him as a child and later as an artist; along with his trenchant and wryly-written commentary, the book includes numerous illustrated examples of strips and characters discussed.

]]> 1965 5 2 false Mon Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 1973 Fri Aug 22 14:01:23 -0700 2008 Fri Aug 22 14:07:07 -0700 2008 Mythology. I remember liking The Fantastic Four (so recently sullied with crap-ass movies), The Spirit, Plasti...more...]]> 32883077 325004 671477 1560975016 9781560975014 5 <![CDATA[The Great Comic Book Heroes]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176993163m/671477.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176993163s/671477.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/671477.The_Great_Comic_Book_Heroes 4.03 37 Fantagraphics is proud to publish Jules Feiffer's long out-of-print and seminal essay of comics criticism, The Great Comic Book Heroes, in a compact and affordable size. In 1965, Feiffer wrote what is arguably the first critical history of the comic book superheroes of the late 1930s and early 1940s, including Plastic Man, Batman, Superman, The Spirit and others. In the book, Feiffer writes about the unique the place of comics in the space between high and low art and the power which this space offers both the creator and reader.

The Great Comic Book Heroes is widely acknowledged to be the first book to analyze the juvenile medium of superhero comics in a critical manner, but without denying the iconic hold such works have over readers of all ages. Out of print for over 30 years, Feiffer's book discusses the role that the patriotic superhero played during World War II in shaping the public spirit of civilians and soldiers, as well as the escapist power these stories held over the zeitgeist of America.

With wit and insight Feiffer discusses what the great comic book heroes meant to him as a child and later as an artist; along with his trenchant and wryly-written commentary, the book includes numerous illustrated examples of strips and characters discussed.

]]> 1965 3 0 false Sat Sep 13 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Sun Sep 14 18:25:06 -0700 2008 Sun Sep 14 18:29:52 -0700 2008 more...]]> 12407826 777519 671477 1560975016 9781560975014 5 <![CDATA[The Great Comic Book Heroes]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176993163m/671477.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176993163s/671477.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/671477.The_Great_Comic_Book_Heroes 4.03 37 Fantagraphics is proud to publish Jules Feiffer's long out-of-print and seminal essay of comics criticism, The Great Comic Book Heroes, in a compact and affordable size. In 1965, Feiffer wrote what is arguably the first critical history of the comic book superheroes of the late 1930s and early 1940s, including Plastic Man, Batman, Superman, The Spirit and others. In the book, Feiffer writes about the unique the place of comics in the space between high and low art and the power which this space offers both the creator and reader.

The Great Comic Book Heroes is widely acknowledged to be the first book to analyze the juvenile medium of superhero comics in a critical manner, but without denying the iconic hold such works have over readers of all ages. Out of print for over 30 years, Feiffer's book discusses the role that the patriotic superhero played during World War II in shaping the public spirit of civilians and soldiers, as well as the escapist power these stories held over the zeitgeist of America.

With wit and insight Feiffer discusses what the great comic book heroes meant to him as a child and later as an artist; along with his trenchant and wryly-written commentary, the book includes numerous illustrated examples of strips and characters discussed.

]]> 1965 5 0 false Sun Jan 13 11:37:12 -0800 2008 Sun Jan 13 19:15:55 -0800 2008 more...]]> 33960721 78142 671477 1560975016 9781560975014 5 <![CDATA[The Great Comic Book Heroes]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176993163m/671477.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176993163s/671477.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/671477.The_Great_Comic_Book_Heroes 4.03 37 Fantagraphics is proud to publish Jules Feiffer's long out-of-print and seminal essay of comics criticism, The Great Comic Book Heroes, in a compact and affordable size. In 1965, Feiffer wrote what is arguably the first critical history of the comic book superheroes of the late 1930s and early 1940s, including Plastic Man, Batman, Superman, The Spirit and others. In the book, Feiffer writes about the unique the place of comics in the space between high and low art and the power which this space offers both the creator and reader.

The Great Comic Book Heroes is widely acknowledged to be the first book to analyze the juvenile medium of superhero comics in a critical manner, but without denying the iconic hold such works have over readers of all ages. Out of print for over 30 years, Feiffer's book discusses the role that the patriotic superhero played during World War II in shaping the public spirit of civilians and soldiers, as well as the escapist power these stories held over the zeitgeist of America.

With wit and insight Feiffer discusses what the great comic book heroes meant to him as a child and later as an artist; along with his trenchant and wryly-written commentary, the book includes numerous illustrated examples of strips and characters discussed.

]]> 1965 3 0 false Sun Oct 05 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Sat Sep 27 07:41:23 -0700 2008 Tue Oct 07 18:16:57 -0700 2008 23754422 71681 671477 1560975016 9781560975014 5 <![CDATA[The Great Comic Book Heroes]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176993163m/671477.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176993163s/671477.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/671477.The_Great_Comic_Book_Heroes 4.03 37 Fantagraphics is proud to publish Jules Feiffer's long out-of-print and seminal essay of comics criticism, The Great Comic Book Heroes, in a compact and affordable size. In 1965, Feiffer wrote what is arguably the first critical history of the comic book superheroes of the late 1930s and early 1940s, including Plastic Man, Batman, Superman, The Spirit and others. In the book, Feiffer writes about the unique the place of comics in the space between high and low art and the power which this space offers both the creator and reader.

The Great Comic Book Heroes is widely acknowledged to be the first book to analyze the juvenile medium of superhero comics in a critical manner, but without denying the iconic hold such works have over readers of all ages. Out of print for over 30 years, Feiffer's book discusses the role that the patriotic superhero played during World War II in shaping the public spirit of civilians and soldiers, as well as the escapist power these stories held over the zeitgeist of America.

With wit and insight Feiffer discusses what the great comic book heroes meant to him as a child and later as an artist; along with his trenchant and wryly-written commentary, the book includes numerous illustrated examples of strips and characters discussed.

]]> 1965 4 0 false Thu Jun 05 05:37:25 -0700 2008 Thu Jun 05 05:38:43 -0700 2008
Very well written, thoughtful and fun.


]]> 29939884 1073012 2671766 0803730454 9780803730458 1 <![CDATA[Great Comic Book Heroes]]> http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-60x80.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2671766.Great_Comic_Book_Heroes 3.67 3 Fantagraphics is proud to publish Jules Feiffer's long out-of-print and seminal essay of comics criticism, The Great Comic Book Heroes, in a compact and affordable size. In 1965, Feiffer wrote what is arguably the first critical history of the comic book superheroes of the late 1930s and early 1940s, including Plastic Man, Batman, Superman, The Spirit and others. In the book, Feiffer writes about the unique the place of comics in the space between high and low art and the power which this space offers both the creator and reader.

The Great Comic Book Heroes is widely acknowledged to be the first book to analyze the juvenile medium of superhero comics in a critical manner, but without denying the iconic hold such works have over readers of all ages. Out of print for over 30 years, Feiffer's book discusses the role that the patriotic superhero played during World War II in shaping the public spirit of civilians and soldiers, as well as the escapist power these stories held over the zeitgeist of America.

With wit and insight Feiffer discusses what the great comic book heroes meant to him as a child and later as an artist; along with his trenchant and wryly-written commentary, the book includes numerous illustrated examples of strips and characters discussed.

]]> 1965 5 0 false Sun Aug 10 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Tue Aug 12 09:11:55 -0700 2008 Tue Aug 12 09:13:20 -0700 2008 81675458 2965629 671477 1560975016 9781560975014 5 <![CDATA[The Great Comic Book Heroes]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176993163m/671477.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176993163s/671477.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/671477.The_Great_Comic_Book_Heroes 4.03 37 Fantagraphics is proud to publish Jules Feiffer's long out-of-print and seminal essay of comics criticism, The Great Comic Book Heroes, in a compact and affordable size. In 1965, Feiffer wrote what is arguably the first critical history of the comic book superheroes of the late 1930s and early 1940s, including Plastic Man, Batman, Superman, The Spirit and others. In the book, Feiffer writes about the unique the place of comics in the space between high and low art and the power which this space offers both the creator and reader.

The Great Comic Book Heroes is widely acknowledged to be the first book to analyze the juvenile medium of superhero comics in a critical manner, but without denying the iconic hold such works have over readers of all ages. Out of print for over 30 years, Feiffer's book discusses the role that the patriotic superhero played during World War II in shaping the public spirit of civilians and soldiers, as well as the escapist power these stories held over the zeitgeist of America.

With wit and insight Feiffer discusses what the great comic book heroes meant to him as a child and later as an artist; along with his trenchant and wryly-written commentary, the book includes numerous illustrated examples of strips and characters discussed.

]]> 1965 4 0 false Mon Dec 21 12:51:30 -0800 2009 Mon Dec 21 12:51:30 -0800 2009 80873888 637980 671477 1560975016 9781560975014 5 <![CDATA[The Great Comic Book Heroes]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176993163m/671477.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176993163s/671477.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/671477.The_Great_Comic_Book_Heroes 4.03 37 Fantagraphics is proud to publish Jules Feiffer's long out-of-print and seminal essay of comics criticism, The Great Comic Book Heroes, in a compact and affordable size. In 1965, Feiffer wrote what is arguably the first critical history of the comic book superheroes of the late 1930s and early 1940s, including Plastic Man, Batman, Superman, The Spirit and others. In the book, Feiffer writes about the unique the place of comics in the space between high and low art and the power which this space offers both the creator and reader.

The Great Comic Book Heroes is widely acknowledged to be the first book to analyze the juvenile medium of superhero comics in a critical manner, but without denying the iconic hold such works have over readers of all ages. Out of print for over 30 years, Feiffer's book discusses the role that the patriotic superhero played during World War II in shaping the public spirit of civilians and soldiers, as well as the escapist power these stories held over the zeitgeist of America.

With wit and insight Feiffer discusses what the great comic book heroes meant to him as a child and later as an artist; along with his trenchant and wryly-written commentary, the book includes numerous illustrated examples of strips and characters discussed.

]]> 1965 0 0 false Sun Dec 13 12:58:19 -0800 2009 Sun Dec 13 12:58:25 -0800 2009 72134468 1072582 671477 1560975016 9781560975014 5 <![CDATA[The Great Comic Book Heroes]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176993163m/671477.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176993163s/671477.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/671477.The_Great_Comic_Book_Heroes 4.03 37 Fantagraphics is proud to publish Jules Feiffer's long out-of-print and seminal essay of comics criticism, The Great Comic Book Heroes, in a compact and affordable size. In 1965, Feiffer wrote what is arguably the first critical history of the comic book superheroes of the late 1930s and early 1940s, including Plastic Man, Batman, Superman, The Spirit and others. In the book, Feiffer writes about the unique the place of comics in the space between high and low art and the power which this space offers both the creator and reader.

The Great Comic Book Heroes is widely acknowledged to be the first book to analyze the juvenile medium of superhero comics in a critical manner, but without denying the iconic hold such works have over readers of all ages. Out of print for over 30 years, Feiffer's book discusses the role that the patriotic superhero played during World War II in shaping the public spirit of civilians and soldiers, as well as the escapist power these stories held over the zeitgeist of America.

With wit and insight Feiffer discusses what the great comic book heroes meant to him as a child and later as an artist; along with his trenchant and wryly-written commentary, the book includes numerous illustrated examples of strips and characters discussed.

]]> 1965 0 0 false Tue Sep 22 12:14:29 -0700 2009 Tue Sep 22 12:14:29 -0700 2009 71918657 2758473 671477 1560975016 9781560975014 5 <![CDATA[The Great Comic Book Heroes]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176993163m/671477.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176993163s/671477.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/671477.The_Great_Comic_Book_Heroes 4.03 37 Fantagraphics is proud to publish Jules Feiffer's long out-of-print and seminal essay of comics criticism, The Great Comic Book Heroes, in a compact and affordable size. In 1965, Feiffer wrote what is arguably the first critical history of the comic book superheroes of the late 1930s and early 1940s, including Plastic Man, Batman, Superman, The Spirit and others. In the book, Feiffer writes about the unique the place of comics in the space between high and low art and the power which this space offers both the creator and reader.

The Great Comic Book Heroes is widely acknowledged to be the first book to analyze the juvenile medium of superhero comics in a critical manner, but without denying the iconic hold such works have over readers of all ages. Out of print for over 30 years, Feiffer's book discusses the role that the patriotic superhero played during World War II in shaping the public spirit of civilians and soldiers, as well as the escapist power these stories held over the zeitgeist of America.

With wit and insight Feiffer discusses what the great comic book heroes meant to him as a child and later as an artist; along with his trenchant and wryly-written commentary, the book includes numerous illustrated examples of strips and characters discussed.

]]> 1965 5 0 false Sun Sep 20 16:26:39 -0700 2009 Sun Sep 20 16:26:52 -0700 2009 64863983 1898497 671477 1560975016 9781560975014 5 <![CDATA[The Great Comic Book Heroes]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176993163m/671477.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176993163s/671477.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/671477.The_Great_Comic_Book_Heroes 4.03 37 Fantagraphics is proud to publish Jules Feiffer's long out-of-print and seminal essay of comics criticism, The Great Comic Book Heroes, in a compact and affordable size. In 1965, Feiffer wrote what is arguably the first critical history of the comic book superheroes of the late 1930s and early 1940s, including Plastic Man, Batman, Superman, The Spirit and others. In the book, Feiffer writes about the unique the place of comics in the space between high and low art and the power which this space offers both the creator and reader.

The Great Comic Book Heroes is widely acknowledged to be the first book to analyze the juvenile medium of superhero comics in a critical manner, but without denying the iconic hold such works have over readers of all ages. Out of print for over 30 years, Feiffer's book discusses the role that the patriotic superhero played during World War II in shaping the public spirit of civilians and soldiers, as well as the escapist power these stories held over the zeitgeist of America.

With wit and insight Feiffer discusses what the great comic book heroes meant to him as a child and later as an artist; along with his trenchant and wryly-written commentary, the book includes numerous illustrated examples of strips and characters discussed.

]]> 1965 4 0 false Fri Jul 24 21:22:34 -0700 2009 Fri Jul 24 21:22:34 -0700 2009 62141422 2486064 671477 1560975016 9781560975014 5 <![CDATA[The Great Comic Book Heroes]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176993163m/671477.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176993163s/671477.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/671477.The_Great_Comic_Book_Heroes 4.03 37 Fantagraphics is proud to publish Jules Feiffer's long out-of-print and seminal essay of comics criticism, The Great Comic Book Heroes, in a compact and affordable size. In 1965, Feiffer wrote what is arguably the first critical history of the comic book superheroes of the late 1930s and early 1940s, including Plastic Man, Batman, Superman, The Spirit and others. In the book, Feiffer writes about the unique the place of comics in the space between high and low art and the power which this space offers both the creator and reader.

The Great Comic Book Heroes is widely acknowledged to be the first book to analyze the juvenile medium of superhero comics in a critical manner, but without denying the iconic hold such works have over readers of all ages. Out of print for over 30 years, Feiffer's book discusses the role that the patriotic superhero played during World War II in shaping the public spirit of civilians and soldiers, as well as the escapist power these stories held over the zeitgeist of America.

With wit and insight Feiffer discusses what the great comic book heroes meant to him as a child and later as an artist; along with his trenchant and wryly-written commentary, the book includes numerous illustrated examples of strips and characters discussed.

]]> 1965 4 0 false Sat Jul 04 13:39:26 -0700 2009 Sat Jul 04 13:39:26 -0700 2009 61314697 2433785 671477 1560975016 9781560975014 5 <![CDATA[The Great Comic Book Heroes]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176993163m/671477.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176993163s/671477.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/671477.The_Great_Comic_Book_Heroes 4.03 37 Fantagraphics is proud to publish Jules Feiffer's long out-of-print and seminal essay of comics criticism, The Great Comic Book Heroes, in a compact and affordable size. In 1965, Feiffer wrote what is arguably the first critical history of the comic book superheroes of the late 1930s and early 1940s, including Plastic Man, Batman, Superman, The Spirit and others. In the book, Feiffer writes about the unique the place of comics in the space between high and low art and the power which this space offers both the creator and reader.

The Great Comic Book Heroes is widely acknowledged to be the first book to analyze the juvenile medium of superhero comics in a critical manner, but without denying the iconic hold such works have over readers of all ages. Out of print for over 30 years, Feiffer's book discusses the role that the patriotic superhero played during World War II in shaping the public spirit of civilians and soldiers, as well as the escapist power these stories held over the zeitgeist of America.

With wit and insight Feiffer discusses what the great comic book heroes meant to him as a child and later as an artist; along with his trenchant and wryly-written commentary, the book includes numerous illustrated examples of strips and characters discussed.

]]> 1965 0 0 false Sat Jun 27 14:25:22 -0700 2009 Sat Jun 27 14:25:27 -0700 2009 59115628 95618 671477 1560975016 9781560975014 5 <![CDATA[The Great Comic Book Heroes]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176993163m/671477.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176993163s/671477.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/671477.The_Great_Comic_Book_Heroes 4.03 37 Fantagraphics is proud to publish Jules Feiffer's long out-of-print and seminal essay of comics criticism, The Great Comic Book Heroes, in a compact and affordable size. In 1965, Feiffer wrote what is arguably the first critical history of the comic book superheroes of the late 1930s and early 1940s, including Plastic Man, Batman, Superman, The Spirit and others. In the book, Feiffer writes about the unique the place of comics in the space between high and low art and the power which this space offers both the creator and reader.

The Great Comic Book Heroes is widely acknowledged to be the first book to analyze the juvenile medium of superhero comics in a critical manner, but without denying the iconic hold such works have over readers of all ages. Out of print for over 30 years, Feiffer's book discusses the role that the patriotic superhero played during World War II in shaping the public spirit of civilians and soldiers, as well as the escapist power these stories held over the zeitgeist of America.

With wit and insight Feiffer discusses what the great comic book heroes meant to him as a child and later as an artist; along with his trenchant and wryly-written commentary, the book includes numerous illustrated examples of strips and characters discussed.

]]> 1965 0 0 false Wed Jun 10 00:07:58 -0700 2009 Wed Jun 10 00:07:58 -0700 2009 53191023 2229658 671477 1560975016 9781560975014 5 <![CDATA[The Great Comic Book Heroes]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176993163m/671477.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176993163s/671477.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/671477.The_Great_Comic_Book_Heroes 4.03 37 Fantagraphics is proud to publish Jules Feiffer's long out-of-print and seminal essay of comics criticism, The Great Comic Book Heroes, in a compact and affordable size. In 1965, Feiffer wrote what is arguably the first critical history of the comic book superheroes of the late 1930s and early 1940s, including Plastic Man, Batman, Superman, The Spirit and others. In the book, Feiffer writes about the unique the place of comics in the space between high and low art and the power which this space offers both the creator and reader.

The Great Comic Book Heroes is widely acknowledged to be the first book to analyze the juvenile medium of superhero comics in a critical manner, but without denying the iconic hold such works have over readers of all ages. Out of print for over 30 years, Feiffer's book discusses the role that the patriotic superhero played during World War II in shaping the public spirit of civilians and soldiers, as well as the escapist power these stories held over the zeitgeist of America.

With wit and insight Feiffer discusses what the great comic book heroes meant to him as a child and later as an artist; along with his trenchant and wryly-written commentary, the book includes numerous illustrated examples of strips and characters discussed.

]]> 1965 5 0 false Sat Apr 18 20:58:58 -0700 2009 Sat Apr 18 20:58:58 -0700 2009 50791687 288978 671477 1560975016 9781560975014 5 <![CDATA[The Great Comic Book Heroes]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176993163m/671477.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176993163s/671477.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/671477.The_Great_Comic_Book_Heroes 4.03 37 Fantagraphics is proud to publish Jules Feiffer's long out-of-print and seminal essay of comics criticism, The Great Comic Book Heroes, in a compact and affordable size. In 1965, Feiffer wrote what is arguably the first critical history of the comic book superheroes of the late 1930s and early 1940s, including Plastic Man, Batman, Superman, The Spirit and others. In the book, Feiffer writes about the unique the place of comics in the space between high and low art and the power which this space offers both the creator and reader.

The Great Comic Book Heroes is widely acknowledged to be the first book to analyze the juvenile medium of superhero comics in a critical manner, but without denying the iconic hold such works have over readers of all ages. Out of print for over 30 years, Feiffer's book discusses the role that the patriotic superhero played during World War II in shaping the public spirit of civilians and soldiers, as well as the escapist power these stories held over the zeitgeist of America.

With wit and insight Feiffer discusses what the great comic book heroes meant to him as a child and later as an artist; along with his trenchant and wryly-written commentary, the book includes numerous illustrated examples of strips and characters discussed.

]]> 1965 0 0 false Sun Mar 29 06:37:03 -0700 2009 Sun Mar 29 06:37:03 -0700 2009 50754814 343279 671477 1560975016 9781560975014 5 <![CDATA[The Great Comic Book Heroes]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176993163m/671477.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176993163s/671477.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/671477.The_Great_Comic_Book_Heroes 4.03 37 Fantagraphics is proud to publish Jules Feiffer's long out-of-print and seminal essay of comics criticism, The Great Comic Book Heroes, in a compact and affordable size. In 1965, Feiffer wrote what is arguably the first critical history of the comic book superheroes of the late 1930s and early 1940s, including Plastic Man, Batman, Superman, The Spirit and others. In the book, Feiffer writes about the unique the place of comics in the space between high and low art and the power which this space offers both the creator and reader.

The Great Comic Book Heroes is widely acknowledged to be the first book to analyze the juvenile medium of superhero comics in a critical manner, but without denying the iconic hold such works have over readers of all ages. Out of print for over 30 years, Feiffer's book discusses the role that the patriotic superhero played during World War II in shaping the public spirit of civilians and soldiers, as well as the escapist power these stories held over the zeitgeist of America.

With wit and insight Feiffer discusses what the great comic book heroes meant to him as a child and later as an artist; along with his trenchant and wryly-written commentary, the book includes numerous illustrated examples of strips and characters discussed.

]]> 1965 5 0 false Sat Mar 28 17:52:19 -0700 2009 Sat Mar 28 17:52:19 -0700 2009 50714311 1560696 671477 1560975016 9781560975014 5 <![CDATA[The Great Comic Book Heroes]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176993163m/671477.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176993163s/671477.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/671477.The_Great_Comic_Book_Heroes 4.03 37 Fantagraphics is proud to publish Jules Feiffer's long out-of-print and seminal essay of comics criticism, The Great Comic Book Heroes, in a compact and affordable size. In 1965, Feiffer wrote what is arguably the first critical history of the comic book superheroes of the late 1930s and early 1940s, including Plastic Man, Batman, Superman, The Spirit and others. In the book, Feiffer writes about the unique the place of comics in the space between high and low art and the power which this space offers both the creator and reader.

The Great Comic Book Heroes is widely acknowledged to be the first book to analyze the juvenile medium of superhero comics in a critical manner, but without denying the iconic hold such works have over readers of all ages. Out of print for over 30 years, Feiffer's book discusses the role that the patriotic superhero played during World War II in shaping the public spirit of civilians and soldiers, as well as the escapist power these stories held over the zeitgeist of America.

With wit and insight Feiffer discusses what the great comic book heroes meant to him as a child and later as an artist; along with his trenchant and wryly-written commentary, the book includes numerous illustrated examples of strips and characters discussed.

]]> 1965 5 0 false Sat Mar 28 10:20:54 -0700 2009 Sat Mar 28 10:20:54 -0700 2009 50693085 1111657 671477 1560975016 9781560975014 5 <![CDATA[The Great Comic Book Heroes]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176993163m/671477.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176993163s/671477.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/671477.The_Great_Comic_Book_Heroes 4.03 37 Fantagraphics is proud to publish Jules Feiffer's long out-of-print and seminal essay of comics criticism, The Great Comic Book Heroes, in a compact and affordable size. In 1965, Feiffer wrote what is arguably the first critical history of the comic book superheroes of the late 1930s and early 1940s, including Plastic Man, Batman, Superman, The Spirit and others. In the book, Feiffer writes about the unique the place of comics in the space between high and low art and the power which this space offers both the creator and reader.

The Great Comic Book Heroes is widely acknowledged to be the first book to analyze the juvenile medium of superhero comics in a critical manner, but without denying the iconic hold such works have over readers of all ages. Out of print for over 30 years, Feiffer's book discusses the role that the patriotic superhero played during World War II in shaping the public spirit of civilians and soldiers, as well as the escapist power these stories held over the zeitgeist of America.

With wit and insight Feiffer discusses what the great comic book heroes meant to him as a child and later as an artist; along with his trenchant and wryly-written commentary, the book includes numerous illustrated examples of strips and characters discussed.

]]> 1965 5 0 false Sat Mar 28 05:01:09 -0700 2009 Sat Mar 28 05:01:09 -0700 2009 50103984 1927268 671477 1560975016 9781560975014 5 <![CDATA[The Great Comic Book Heroes]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176993163m/671477.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176993163s/671477.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/671477.The_Great_Comic_Book_Heroes 4.03 37 Fantagraphics is proud to publish Jules Feiffer's long out-of-print and seminal essay of comics criticism, The Great Comic Book Heroes, in a compact and affordable size. In 1965, Feiffer wrote what is arguably the first critical history of the comic book superheroes of the late 1930s and early 1940s, including Plastic Man, Batman, Superman, The Spirit and others. In the book, Feiffer writes about the unique the place of comics in the space between high and low art and the power which this space offers both the creator and reader.

The Great Comic Book Heroes is widely acknowledged to be the first book to analyze the juvenile medium of superhero comics in a critical manner, but without denying the iconic hold such works have over readers of all ages. Out of print for over 30 years, Feiffer's book discusses the role that the patriotic superhero played during World War II in shaping the public spirit of civilians and soldiers, as well as the escapist power these stories held over the zeitgeist of America.

With wit and insight Feiffer discusses what the great comic book heroes meant to him as a child and later as an artist; along with his trenchant and wryly-written commentary, the book includes numerous illustrated examples of strips and characters discussed.

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