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Worthington Libraries informational Graphic Novels presentation
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Understanding the World of American Comic Books
Molly Meyers Ann PechacekLead Librarian Teen Librarian
Worthington Libraries
Generational Experience
Each Generation has its own comic.The love of comics is often handed down.Comics are a reflection of time.
History
Comic Books emerged in the 1930’sSuperman was our first SuperheroComics have gone in and out of popularity throughout the decadesComics have become political statements
Publishers
Formats and the Collector Mentality
Graphic NovelsMonthly'sOnline Downloads
Bag and BoardMint Condition
The Comic Code
Very strictComics code began its change in the 70’s
The Ages
Golden AgeSilver AgeBronze AgeModern Age
The X-Men
A Generation X SuperheroEveryman's superhero
Crossovers
Characters within same companyCharacters from different companiesTeen Characters
Politics
Civil RightsThe Cold WarWomen’s MovementHomosexual RightsReligion
Anti Superhero
Watchman1980’s Cold WarInspired a change and more in comic
After the Watchman
Superman and Batman Foes?Robin Dies!
Comic Stores Start
They were just for older comicsThey became a new outlet for sellingIt became clear most comics for adults
The 90’s
SexualityGLBTCreators could not make money!Image began to challenge Marvel and DCCreation of the Graphic Novel
9-11
NYC Backdrop to ComicsStores and comics were starting to dieSpiderman was there.DK2 was being written at the time. Commemorative Comics
Superhero Movie
Look what's comingBeing devouredGood and BadNon-fans meeting itComic Book more glamorous than the comic strip
Future?
BookstoresElectronic ComicsWill more than the classics be around?
Interesting Websites for the non-comic book readers
http://www.heroicworld.com/
http://comics.drivethrustuff.com/
http://www.comicartville.com/comicscode.htm
http://www.dccomics.com/minx
http://www.comic-art.com/
http://ala.org/ala/yalsa/booklistsawards/greatgraphicnovelsforteens/gn.cfm
http://www.noflyingnotights.com/
http://www.firstsecondbooks.com