The Silver Age of DC Comics 1956-1970

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Author:  Paul Levitz

Publisher:  Taschen

Year of publication:  [2013]

With Super Heroes nearly extinct at the start of the 1950s, DC Comics reignited the fire that would make them central to modern popular culture by infusing them with science fiction elements. To circumvent the limitations of the self-censoring Comics Code Authority, DC Comics' writers and editors spun ever-more fantastic tales, bringing Super Heroes and Bob Hope alike into the realm of sci-fi. The results were transformative, delivering the first-ever "reboot" of Golden Age greats with the Flash, Green Lantern, and Hawkman as well as the hit TV show Batman.The Silver Age of DC Comics chronicles it all, right down to the wacky shenanigans of television's Batman, which made him the embodiment for the camp sensibility of the '60s and further immortalized the Dark Knight as a pop culture icon for generations to come. Plus a new exclusive interview with Green Lantern/Batman artist Neal Adams! About the series: TASCHEN's series on DC Comics explores the origins of comics' most enduring legends and the behind-the-scenes stories of the men and women who created them, era by era. Expanded from the Eisner Award-winning XL book, 75 Years of DC Comics, this new series hits the shelf at a reader-friendly size with essays updated by author Paul Levitz and more than 1,000 new images across five volumes. Thousands of covers and interiors, original illustrations, photographs, film stills, and collectibles have been reproduced to bring the story lines, the characters, and their creators to vibrant life, making this an invaluable reference for comics fans.

Product Condition:
Example in good condition. Dust jacket with traces of dust and minimal signs of wear on the edges, corners and edges of the flaps. Small signs of wear on the lower edge of the spine. Slight yellowing of the pages. English text. English text. Book in good condition.

ISBN Code:  3836535769

EAN:  9783836535762

Pages:  395

Format:  Hardback with dust jacket

Dimensions (cm):
Height:  33
Width:  24

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English text. English text. Presents color and b/w illustrations ft and ft

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