Superman: The War Years 1938-1945

Superman: The War Years 1938-1945
Author: Roy Thomas
Publisher: Chartwell Books
Total Pages: 307
Release: 2015-10-19
Genre: Art
ISBN: 0785832823

Presenting over 20 classic full length Superman tales from the DC Comics vault!

Batman: The War Years 1939-1945

Batman: The War Years 1939-1945
Author: Roy Thomas
Publisher: Chartwell Books
Total Pages: 304
Release: 2015-10-08
Genre: Art
ISBN: 0785832831

"Presenting over 20 classic full length Batman tales from the DC Comics vault!"--Cover.

Wonder Woman: The War Years 1941-1945

Wonder Woman: The War Years 1941-1945
Author: Roy Thomas
Publisher: Chartwell Books
Total Pages: 305
Release: 2015-11-02
Genre: Art
ISBN: 078583284X

Presenting over 20 classic full length Wonder Woman tales from the DC Comics vault!

Comic Book Nation

Comic Book Nation
Author: Bradford W. Wright
Publisher: JHU Press
Total Pages: 364
Release: 2003-10-17
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9780801874505

A history of comic books from the 1930s to 9/11.

Superman: The Golden Age Vol. 1

Superman: The Golden Age Vol. 1
Author: Jerry Siegel
Publisher: DC Comics
Total Pages: 396
Release: 2016-03-22
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1401267521

Faster than a speeding bullet, Superman burst onto the comic book scene in 1938, just as America was on the terrifying precipice of a world war. In a desperate time, legendary creators Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster brought to life the world’s first modern superhero. The Man of Steel emerged as a champion of the oppressed, taking down any enemy with his super-strength and speed, both foreign and near to home. In his distinctive royal blue, red and yellow costume, complete with cape, the stalwart Kryptonian emanated strength and fearlessness. He swiftly became a symbol of hope for a downtrodden America.Collecting all of the Metropolis Wonder’s first-ever adventures from ACTION COMICS #1-19, SUPERMAN #1-3 and NEW YORK WORLD’S FAIR COMICS #1!

Batman (2016-) #114

Batman (2016-) #114
Author: James Tynion IV
Publisher: DC Comics
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2021-10-05
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN:

Batman is racing against time to stop Gotham City from tearing itself apart as the Scarecrow’s long game is revealed. The Dark Knight has bigger problems though, as an insane Peacekeeper-01 is on a murderous rampage through the streets of Gotham! Can Peackeeper-X stop him?! Back-Up: Clownhunter has been doused with Fear Toxin at the hands of the Scarecrow, and he is living out every anxiety, moment of pain, and heartbreak he’s ever had. Will he find his way out and resume his goal of being Gotham’s protector from clowns? Or will he succumb to Scarecrow’s greatest mind game yet?! See the end of this epic story that will change Clownhunter’s trajectory in Gotham City forever!

Superman: Lois and Clark: Doom Rising

Superman: Lois and Clark: Doom Rising
Author: Dan Jurgens
Publisher: DC Comics
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2024-04-02
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 177952966X

Picking up where Superman: Lois & Clark left off, young Jon Kent is growing into his powers on the Kent farm when an otherworldly princess crash-lands in search of Superman’s help. Will the two escape after suddenly being imprisoned and whisked across the galaxy? Plus, Lois and Clark are met with a villain connected to Doomsday called Doombreaker! Can Superman put down this new threat and save his son in time? Superman: Lois and Clark: Doom Rising collects stories from Action Comics #1051-1057 and The Death of Superman 30th Anniversary Special #1 that display a family dynamic unlike anything else!

Batman and Captain America

Batman and Captain America
Author: John Byrne
Publisher: Dc Comics
Total Pages: 64
Release: 1997-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781563892912

/John Byrne As World War II rages on, Batman and Captain America, along with their teenaged sidekicks Robin and Bucky, must become allies to combat the villainy of their greatest foes, the Joker and the Red Skull. This fun, fast paced tale is co-published with Marvel Comics and is drawn in a style reminiscent of the 1940s Golden Age of

Super-History

Super-History
Author: Jeffrey K. Johnson
Publisher: McFarland
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012-04-03
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 9780786465644

In the less than eight decades since Superman's debut in 1938, comic book superheroes have become an indispensable part of American society and the nation's dominant mythology. They represent America's hopes, dreams, fears, and needs. As a form of popular literature, superhero narratives have closely mirrored trends and events in the nation. This study views American history from 1938 to 2010 through the lens of superhero comics, revealing the spandex-clad guardians to be not only fictional characters but barometers of the place and time in which they reside. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.