Comic Book Apocalypse! The Death of Pre-code Comics and Why It Happened, 1940-1955.
Published In: Publishers Weekly, 2025, v. 272, n. 27. P. 98 1 of 2
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Abstract
The article focuses on the book "Comic Book Apocalypse! The Death of Pre-code Comics and Why It Happened, 1940-1955," which provides an in-depth examination of American comic books during World War II and the subsequent postwar period, prior to the establishment of the Comics Code Authority. The author, a pop culture historian, highlights the vibrant and often violent nature of pre-Code comics, showcasing various genres such as superheroes, westerns, and noirs, and illustrating how these comics reflected and influenced societal sentiments of the time. The book also discusses significant social changes, including the rise of single motherhood, which contributed to the popularity of light-romance "love comics." Overall, it serves as both an appreciation of the art form and a critical exploration of the cultural context surrounding it. [Extracted from the article]
Additional Information
- Source:Publishers Weekly. 2025/07, Vol. 272, Issue 27, p98
- Document Type:Article
- Subject Area:History
- Publication Date:2025
- ISSN:0000-0019
- Accession Number:186613357
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