Marvel Comics In The 1980s: An Issue-By-Issue Field Guide To A Pop Culture Phenomenon
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- TwoMorrows Publishing presents Marvel Comics in the 1980s, the thirdvolume in Pierre Comtois’ heralded series covering the pop culturephenomenon on an issue-by-issue basis! This new book covers Marvel’s finalhistorical phase, when the movement begun by Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, and SteveDitko moved into a darker era that has yet to run its course. The 1980s saw StanLee's retreat to the West Coast, Jim Shooter's rise and fall as editor-in-chief,the twin triumphs of Frank Miller and John Byrne, the challenge of independentpublishers, and the weakening hold of the Comics Code Authority that led to thecompany's creative downfall — and ultimately the marginalization of theindustry itself. Comics such as the Chris Claremont/John Byrne X-Men,Frank Miller's Daredevil, the New Universe, Roger Stern'sAvengers and Spider-Man, the new wave of dark heroes such asWolverine and the Punisher, and more are all covered, in the analytic detail— and often irreverent manner — readers have come to expect from theprevious 1960s and 1970s volumes. However, the 1980s represented years ofupheaval in the comics industry — with Marvel at the center of the storm— so expect a bumpy ride in the 1980s decade that marked the beginning ofthe end of Marvel Comics as you knew them!
Marvel Comics In The 1980s: An Issue-By-Issue Field Guide To A Pop Culture Phenomenon
- TwoMorrows Publishing presents Marvel Comics in the 1980s, the thirdvolume in Pierre Comtois’ heralded series covering the pop culturephenomenon on an issue-by-issue basis! This new book covers Marvel’s finalhistorical phase, when the movement begun by Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, and SteveDitko moved into a darker era that has yet to run its course. The 1980s saw StanLee's retreat to the West Coast, Jim Shooter's rise and fall as editor-in-chief,the twin triumphs of Frank Miller and John Byrne, the challenge of independentpublishers, and the weakening hold of the Comics Code Authority that led to thecompany's creative downfall — and ultimately the marginalization of theindustry itself. Comics such as the Chris Claremont/John Byrne X-Men,Frank Miller's Daredevil, the New Universe, Roger Stern'sAvengers and Spider-Man, the new wave of dark heroes such asWolverine and the Punisher, and more are all covered, in the analytic detail— and often irreverent manner — readers have come to expect from theprevious 1960s and 1970s volumes. However, the 1980s represented years ofupheaval in the comics industry — with Marvel at the center of the storm— so expect a bumpy ride in the 1980s decade that marked the beginning ofthe end of Marvel Comics as you knew them!
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Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9781605490595 |
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Publisher: | TwoMorrows Publishing |
Publication date: | 02/17/2015 |
Pages: | 224 |
Product dimensions: | 8.40(w) x 10.90(h) x 0.60(d) |
Age Range: | 16 - 18 Years |
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