Men of Tomorrow: Geeks, Gangsters, and the Birth of the Comic Book
 

Men Of Tomorrow: Geek, Gangsters, and the Birth of the Comic Book

by Gerard Jones

Animated by the stories of some of the last century's most charismatic and conniving artists, writers, and businessmen, Men of Tomorrow brilliantly demonstrates how the creators of the superheroes gained their cultural power and established a crucial place in the modern imagination. "This history of the birth of superhero comics highlights three pivotal figures. The story begins early in... (read more)

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One of my favorite non fiction books. Reads like a novel and yet it is as tightly rendered a history as any you'll find. Love it.

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