Traces the development of the comic book, looks at publishers and genres, and discusses industry trends.

The ultimate history of the greatest period in comic book superheroes, from the birth of the genre in the early thirties to the postwar lull in the late forties.

Describes the appearance, behavior, and different types of dinosaurs and the world in which they flourished.

Introduces, in text and illustrations, the characteristics, habits, and natural environment of dinosaurs. Includes experiments and other activities.

A survey of the golden age of American comic books profiles the pioneering artists who created them and discusses the various genres of comics, including superheroes, westerns ...

"Here is the long awaited complete history of comic books from the 1890s to the 1980s--the characters, the classics, the creators, trends in the marketplace, and the business ...

The one essential guide for comic book fans everywhere.