Comic books in 'Taylor History of Comics'

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1st printing.

By Mike Benton.

From the author of The Comic Book in America comes a comprehensive look at the history of superhero comics from the Silver Age. Complete with a checklist, more than 200 full color photos, and behind-the-scenes stories!

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 150 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.95.

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1st printing. By Mike Benton. DID YOU KNOW: Superman began his career as a villain; Jean Harlow was a model for Catwoman; Mickey Spillane started out as a comic book writer; Jerry Siegel married the real-life Lois Lane; and Madame Fatal was the first transvestite superhero? Find all this out and more in the ultimate history of the super-genre (early 1930-late 1940s). From Amazing Man to Wonder Woman, this book includes more than 300 full color illustrations, profiles on creators, and a complete checklist of Golden Age super hero comics! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 200 pages, full color. Cover price $26.95.

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1st printing. By Mike Benton. From the author of The Comic Book in America comes a comprehensive look at the history of Crime and Detective comics. Complete with a checklist, more than 200 full color photos, and behind-the-scenes stories! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 150 pages, full color. Cover price $24.95.