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Comic Books and the Cold War, 1946-1962: Essays on Graphic Treatment of Communism, the Code and Social Concerns Chris York
Comic Books and the Cold War, 1946-1962: Essays on Graphic Treatment of Communism, the Code and Social Concerns
Chris York
Argues that comics constitute complex cultural documents that create a dialogue between mainstream values and alternative beliefs that question or complicate the grand narratives of the era. Close analysis of individual titles, including EC comics, Superman, romance comics, and other, more obscure works, reveals the ways Cold War culture manifests itself in the comic books of the era.
Illustrations
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | February 22, 2012 |
| ISBN13 | 9780786449811 |
| Publishers | McFarland & Co Inc |
| Pages | 232 |
| Dimensions | 171 × 234 × 14 mm · 300 g |
| Language | English |
| Editor | York, Chris |
| Editor | York, Rafiel |