Comic Book Resources

Comics

Investigate the History and Technology of American Cartooning

by Carbaugh, Samuel

eBook - 2014

“Comics have a rich and varied history, beginning on the walls of caves and evolving to the sophisticated medium found on websites today. For a kid, comic...Show more “Comics have a rich and varied history, beginning on the walls of caves and evolving to the sophisticated medium found on websites today. For a kid, comics can be more than entertainment. Comics can be a lifeline to another world, one in which everyone has the potential to become a superhero and children are welcome to all the power adults have overlooked.Comics: Investigate the History and Technology of American Cartooning follows the trajectory of comics from their early incarnations to their current form.” Show less

Check out now on Hoopla

Add to My For Later Shelf On my shelf

A Modern Nerd's Guide to Comic Books

by Horning, Nicole

eBook - 2020

“Comic books have been popular for generations, and the success of films based on superheroes such as Wonder Woman and Black Panther has proven that their...Show more “Comic books have been popular for generations, and the success of films based on superheroes such as Wonder Woman and Black Panther has proven that their popularity shows no signs of slowing down. However, with so many series to choose from, the world of comic books can seem overwhelming, especially for young fans. This accessible guide is designed specifically for those fans.” Show less

Check out now on Hoopla

Add to My For Later Shelf On my shelf

History of Comic Books

by Smith, David

eBook - 2016

“Featuring comic book celebrities from Superman to Batman and the heroes and villains of the Marvel universe, the History of Comic Books e-Book examines t...Show more “Featuring comic book celebrities from Superman to Batman and the heroes and villains of the Marvel universe, the History of Comic Books e-Book examines the lasting popularity of comics. This nonfiction reader is purposefully leveled to increase comprehension and engage different types of learners. The History of Comic Books e-Book focuses on complex and rigorous content appropriate for middle school students.” Show less

Check out now on Hoopla

Add to My For Later Shelf On my shelf

Making Comic Books

by Teitelbaum, Michael

eBook - 2011

“Do you love comic books? Do you know how they are made? Learn about the steps involved in making a comic, and watch as an exclusive comic--featuring the Protector, a new hero created just for this book--comes to life!” “Do you love comic books? Do you know how they are made? Learn about the steps involved in making a comic, and watch as an exclusive comic--featuring the Protector, a new hero created just for this book--comes to life!” Show less

Check out now on Hoopla

Add to My For Later Shelf On my shelf

The Spectacular Sisterhood of Superwomen

Awesome Female Characters from Comic Book History

by Nicholson, Hope

eBook - 2017

“Sinn, sci-fi pioneers like Gale Allen, and even kid troublemakers like Little Lulu. With vintage art, publication details, a decade-by-decade survey of i...Show more “Sinn, sci-fi pioneers like Gale Allen, and even kid troublemakers like Little Lulu. With vintage art, publication details, a decade-by-decade survey of industry trends and women's roles in comics, and spotlights on iconic favorites like Wonder Woman and Ms. Marvel, The Spectacular Sisterhood of Superwomen proves that not only do strong female protagonists belong in comics, they've always been there.” Show less

Available

Check out

Add to My For Later Shelf On my shelf

Superheroes!

Capes, Cowls, and the Creation of Comic Book Culture

by Maslon, Laurence

eBook - 2013

“Together again for the first time, here come the greatest comic book superheroes ever assembled between two covers: down from the heavens—Superman and th...Show more “Together again for the first time, here come the greatest comic book superheroes ever assembled between two covers: down from the heavens—Superman and the Mighty Thor—or swinging over rooftops—the Batman and Spider-Man; star-spangled, like Captain America and Wonder Woman, or clad in darkness, like the Shadow and Spawn; facing down super-villains on their own, like the Flash and the Punisher or gathered together in a team of champions, like the Avengers and the X-Men! Drawing from more than 50 new interviews conducted expressly for Superheroes!—creators from Stan Lee to Grant Morrison, commentators from Michael Chabon to Jules Feiffer, actors from Adam West to Lynda Carter, and filmmakers such as Zach Snyder—this is an up-to-the-minute narrative history of the superhero, from the comic strip adventurers of the Great Depression, up to the blockbuster CGI movie superstars of the 21st Century.” Show less

Available

Check out

Add to My For Later Shelf On my shelf

The Marvel Book

Expand Your Knowledge of a Vast Comics Universe

by Olusoga, David

eBook - 2019

“The Marvel Book is an exhilarating journey through the endlessly fascinating, ever-dynamic, and awe-inspiring Marvel Comics universe. From iconic Super H...Show more “The Marvel Book is an exhilarating journey through the endlessly fascinating, ever-dynamic, and awe-inspiring Marvel Comics universe. From iconic Super Heroes such as the Avengers, Spider-Man, and the Black Panther, to amazing technology like Iron Man's armors and S.H.I.E.L.D.'s Helicarriers, to the cosmic escapades of the Guardians of the Galaxy, to unforgettable villains such as Thanos and Loki, this book explores the key concepts, characters, and events that have defined and shaped Marvel Comics over the past 80 years. Meticulously researched and expertly written, The Marvel Book is packed with vivid, carefully sourced artwork, illuminating infographics, and incisive, specially curated essays that shed new light on the myriad wonders of the Marvel Comics universe, from the microverse to the multiverse, and beyond.” Show less

Available

Check out

Add to My For Later Shelf On my shelf

Our Gods Wear Spandex

The Secret History of Comic Book Heroes

by Knowles, Chris

eBook - 2007

“Was Superman's arch nemesis Lex Luthor based on Aleister Crowley? Can Captain Marvel be linked to the Sun gods on antiquity? In Our Gods Wear Spandex, Ch...Show more “Was Superman's arch nemesis Lex Luthor based on Aleister Crowley? Can Captain Marvel be linked to the Sun gods on antiquity? In Our Gods Wear Spandex, Christopher Knowles answers these questions and brings to light many other intriguing links between superheroes and the enchanted world of estoerica.The book also traces the rise of the comic superheroes and how they relate to several cultural trends in the late 19th century, specifically the occult explosion in Western Europe and America. Knowles reveals the four basic superhero archetypes - the Messiah, the Golem, the Amazon, and the Brotherhood - and shows how the occult Bohemian underground of the early 20th century provided the inspiration for the modern comic book hero.” Show less

Check out now on Hoopla

Add to My For Later Shelf On my shelf

Uncanny Bodies

Superhero Comics and Disability

by Smith, Scott T.

eBook - 2019

“Superhero comics reckon with issues of corporeal control. And while they commonly deal in characters of exceptional or superhuman ability, they have also...Show more “Superhero comics reckon with issues of corporeal control. And while they commonly deal in characters of exceptional or superhuman ability, they have also shown an increasing attention and sensitivity to diverse forms of disability, both physical and cognitive. The essays in this collection reveal how the superhero genre, in fusing fantasy with realism, provides a visual forum for engaging with issues of disability and intersectional identity (race, ethnicity, class, gender, and sexuality) and helps to imagine different ways of being in the world. Working from the premise that the theoretical mode of the uncanny, with its interest in what is simultaneously known and unknown, ordinary and extraordinary, opens new ways to think about categories and markers of identity, Uncanny Bodies explores how continuums of ability in superhero comics can reflect, resist, or reevaluate broader cultural conceptions about disability.” Show less

Check out now on Hoopla

Add to My For Later Shelf On my shelf

Search

Services

FAQs

Collections

About the Library

Contact Us

Contact Us

Search

Comic Book Resources

Footer Menu

Services

FAQs

Collections

About the Library

Contact Us

Contact Us