NOW SHIPPING! John Wells leads off with the first of two
volumes on the 1960s (1960-64), covering all the pivotal moments and
behind-the-scenes details of comics in the JFK and Beatles era! You’ll get a
year-by-year account of the most significant publications, notable creators,
and impactful trends, including: DC Comics’ rebirth of Green Lantern, Hawkman,
and others, and the launch of Justice League of America and multiple earths!
Stan Lee and Jack Kirby’s transformation of superhero comics with the debut of
Marvel’s Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, Hulk, X-Men, Avengers, and other iconic
characters! Plus Batman gets a “new look”, the Blue Beetle is revamped at
Charlton Comics, and Creepy #1 brings horror back to comic book form, just as
Harvey’s “kid” comics are booming!
1960-64 Volume: (224-page FULL-COLOR HARDCOVER) $39.95
(Digital Edition) $11.95
ISBN: 978-1-60549-045-8
Diamond Comic Distributors Order Code: AUG121321
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http://twomorrows.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1083
NOW SHIPPING! Keith Dallas headlines the volume on the
1980s, covering all the pivotal moments and behind-the-scenes details of comics
during the Reagan years! You’ll get a year-by-year account of: The rise and
fall of Jim Shooter at Marvel Comics! The ascendancy of Frank Miller as a comic
book superstar with works like Daredevil, Ronin and The Dark Knight! DC Comics’
reboot with Crisis on Infinite Earths and its Renaissance with a British
invasion of talent like Alan Moore, Grant Morrison, and Neil Gaiman! The
emergence of Direct Market-exclusive publishers like Eclipse Comics, Pacific
Comics, First Comics, Comico, Dark Horse Comics and others!
1980s Volume: (288-page FULL-COLOR HARDCOVER) $41.95
(Digital Edition) $12.95
ISBN: 978-1-60549-046-5
Diamond Comic Distributors Order Code: NOV121322
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COMING IN AUGUST: Bill Schelly documents the 1950s era of
Marilyn Monroe and Elvis Presley, with a year-by-year account of the most
significant publications, notable creators, and impactful trends in comics,
including EC's Tales of the Crypt, Mad, Carl Barks’ Donald Duck and Uncle
Scrooge, re-tooling the Flash in Showcase #4, return of Timely's Captain
America, Human Torch and Sub-Mariner, Fredric Wertham’s anti-comics campaign,
and more!
1950s Volume: (256-page FULL-COLOR HARDCOVER) $40.95
(Digital Edition) $12.95
ISBN: 978-1-60549-054-0
Diamond Comic Distributors Order Code: MAY131285
COMING SOON:
1965-69 Volume: Ships Winter 2014
1970s Volume: Ships Spring 2014
1940-44 Volume: Ships Summer 2014
1990s Volume: Ships Fall 2014
1945-49 Volume: Ships Spring 2015