
American Comics
A History
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Narrated by:
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Jeremy Dauber
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By:
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Jeremy Dauber
This is the sweeping story of cartoons, comic strips, and graphic novels and their century-long hold on the American imagination.
Starting with the Civil War and cartoonist Thomas Nast, creator of the lasting images of Uncle Sam and Santa Claus, author Jeremy Dauber whizzes listeners through the progress of comics in the 20th century and beyond. Follow the history from the golden age of newspaper comic strips - Krazy Kat, Yellow Kid, Dick Tracy - to the midcentury superhero boom - Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman - and from the moral panic of the Eisenhower era to the underground comix movement; from the grim and gritty Dark Knights and Watchmen to the graphic novel’s brilliant rise - Art Spiegelman, Alison Bechdel, Joe Sacco.
Dauber’s story shows not only how comics have changed, but also how American politics and history have changed them. Throughout, he describes the origins of beloved comics, champions neglected masterpieces, and argues that we can understand how America sees itself through whose stories comics tell.
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Informative
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Refreshing take on the history
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a fantastically inclusive look at the history of comics!
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Shockingly Thorough
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Starting from the very beginning of their publishing all the way to mid-Covid era, not a character or subject was left untouched. There are some fascinating eras of the comic industry and how they change and grow with the world around them.
Will this have a wide audience? No, absolutely not. However, this listener is very appreciative of his work.
Wonderful history
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I wanted it to be better
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Excellent history!
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Truly excellent history of comics
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One of the best books I've read in a while. I am so happy to have heard it. I listened through the plus catalogue, but I'm thinking of buying it for myself, even also maybe everyone I know.
A must listen
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Starts out strong then turns into a dull muddle
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