Jess Nevins Encyclopedia Of Golden Age Superheroes

Author : Jess Nevins
Publisher : High Rock Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2017-10
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : 1613180233

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Jess Nevins' Encyclopedia of Golden Age Superheroes by Jess Nevins Pdf

This unique, one-volume encyclopedia contains entries on the more than 2000 superheroes, private eyes, cowboys, pilots, and adventure heroes who appeared in comics during the Golden Age (1935-1949) of superhero comics. Every heroic character from the Golden Age has been included; no one has been left out. Each entry contains a description of the hero, their significant villains, their creator credits, their first appearance, and their number of appearances in comics of the Golden Age. This collection is a one-of-a-kind compendium of superheroes that no fan of comics or superhero gaming should be without.

Author : Jess Nevins
Publisher : Monkeybrain
Page : 1032 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : UOM:39015062857746

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The Encyclopedia of Fantastic Victoriana by Jess Nevins Pdf

This enormous volume is the first comprehensive encyclopedia of fantastic literature of the nineteenth century. From detective fiction to historical novels, from well-known authors like Jules Verne and H.G. Wells, to Russian newspaper serials and Chinese martial arts novels, THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF FANTASTIC VICTORIANA is a truly exhaustive look at every aspect of fantastic literature in the days of Queen Victoria. Readers of science fiction and fantasy will be surprised to find here the roots of genres thought to be strictly contemporary, and students of literature will be amazed at the breadth and scope of writings produced in the Victoriana era. This is an invaluable reference, and truly one-of-a-kind.

Author : C. Sesselego,A. G. Ceglia
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2013-12-25
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : 1493578898

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Public Domain Encyclopedia Vol. I by C. Sesselego,A. G. Ceglia Pdf

The Public Domain Encyclopedia (or PDE) is a book series dedicated to the lost treasures of the Golden Age comics industry that are freely available to all. No cost, no charge. The 1st volume is dedicated to the Superheroes of the Better/Nedor/Standard/Pines Publications, a now dead publisher that issued comic books during the Golden Age (1938-1956). Recently, these characters raised the attention of many established modern comic book experts, readers and publishers, contributing to re-invent the way old comics are read, interpreted and understood in light of the historical events of the 20th Century. The Better/Nedor/Standard characters are supposed to be in the public domain and are used as such, however it is not totally clear if they are publicly available or not. This volume of the PDE aims at shading more light on the riddle entangling the Black Terror, Fighting Yank, Miss Masque and other less famous Mystery Men that fought the good fight in simpler times. This volume is divided in 4 macro-sections: an introduction describing the history of the Better/Nedor/Standards imprints and a timeline of their brilliant founder, the late Ned Pines; section 2 focuses on 28 characters, proving insights on their creation and conceptualization, their publishing life and their actual copyright and trademark status. A comprehensive analysis of the characters follows, including a description of their market trends, success factors and archetypal references. The last part is an updated summary of the copyright status of the Better/Nedor/Standard Golden Age titles, providing registration and renewal numbers dates and owners. A trademark table completes this section summarizing the registered trademark of each of the characters. All sections are fully illustrated with black & white fully original illustrations, pin-ups and splash-pages, granting a reading that goes far beyond the simple understanding of historical data, proving that the Funny Pages of the past are still enjoyable for all.

Author : Jess Nevins
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 420 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2017-01-30
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : 9781440854842

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The Evolution of the Costumed Avenger by Jess Nevins Pdf

Using a broad array of historical and literary sources, this book presents an unprecedented detailed history of the superhero and its development across the course of human history. How has the concept of the superhero developed over time? How has humanity's idealization of heroes with superhuman powers changed across millennia—and what superhero themes remain constant? Why does the idea of a superhero remain so powerful and relevant in the modern context, when our real-life technological capabilities arguably surpass the imagined superpowers of superheroes of the past? The Evolution of the Costumed Avenger: The 4,000-Year History of the Superhero is the first complete history of superheroes that thoroughly traces the development of superheroes, from their beginning in 2100 B.C.E. with the Epic of Gilgamesh to their fully entrenched status in modern pop culture and the comic book and graphic novel worlds. The book documents how the two modern superhero archetypes—the Costumed Avengers and the superhuman Supermen—can be traced back more than two centuries; turns a critical, evaluative eye upon the post-Superman history of the superhero; and shows how modern superheroes were created and influenced by sources as various as Egyptian poems, biblical heroes, medieval epics, Elizabethan urban legends, Jacobean masques, Gothic novels, dime novels, the Molly Maguires, the Ku Klux Klan, and pulp magazines. This work serves undergraduate or graduate students writing papers, professors or independent scholars, and anyone interested in learning about superheroes.

Author : Jess Nevins
Publisher : Monkeybrain
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (Comic strip)
ISBN : 193226504X

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Heroes & Monsters by Jess Nevins Pdf

This book-length celebration and analysis of the Artistic Event of the Century includes an exclusive interview and introduction by League of Extraordinary Gentlemen co creator and author Alan Moore; commentary by co-creator a nd illustrator Kevin O'Neill: detailed, panel-by-panel annotations of the first League of Extraordinary Gentlemen series.

Author : Lou Mougin
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 447 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2020-01-10
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781476638607

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Secondary Superheroes of Golden Age Comics by Lou Mougin Pdf

 When Superman debuted in 1938, he ushered in a string of imitators--Batman, Wonder Woman, Captain Marvel, Captain America. But what about the many less well-known heroes who lined up to fight crooks, super villains or Hitler--like the Shield, the Black Terror, Crimebuster, Cat-Man, Dynamic Man, the Blue Beetle, the Black Cat and even Frankenstein? These and other four-color fighters crowded the newsstands from the late 1930s through the early 1950s. Most have since been overlooked, and not necessarily because they were victims of poor publication. This book gives the other superheroes of the Golden Age of comics their due.

Author : Jess Nevins
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2006-06
Category : Comic books, strips, etc
ISBN : 1845763173

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A Blazing World by Jess Nevins Pdf

The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, by acclaimed writer Alan Moore (Watchmen) and award-winning artist Kevin O'Neill (Marshal Law), has been a huge critical success, leading to multiple printings and a $175 million blockbuster motion picture! This in-depth analysis of the second volume of the smash-hit graphic novel series is packed with intriguing insights, commentary by co-creator Kevin O'Neill, essays on the literary and historical origins of the various members of the League and their creators, and an exhaustive analysis of each panel of the story. Also featuring a rare interview with and introduction by co-creator Alan Moore, this is one book that no League fan would dare miss!

Author : Gina Misiroglu
Publisher : Visible Ink Press
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2012-04-01
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : 9781578593958

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The Superhero Book by Gina Misiroglu Pdf

Appealing to the casual comic book reader as well as the hardcore graphic novel fan, this ultimate AtoZ compendium describes everyone’s favorite participants in the eternal battle between good and evil. With nearly 200 entries examining more than 1,000 heroes, icons and their place in popular culture, it is the first comprehensive profile of superheroes across all media, following their path from comic book stardom to radio, television, movies, and novels. The best-loved and most historically significant superheroes—mainstream and counterculture, famous and forgotten, best and worst—are presented with numerous full-color illustrations, including dozens of classic comic covers. Each significant era of the superhero is explored—from the Golden Age of the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s through the Modern Age—providing a unique perspective of the role of the hero over the course of the 20th century and beyond. This latest edition has been revised to reflect updates on existing characters, coverage of new characters, and recent films and media trends in the last several years.

Author : Michael Surbrook,Aaron Allston
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2016-05-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1613180187

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Aaron Allston's Strike Force by Michael Surbrook,Aaron Allston Pdf

A superhero setting like no other. A role-playing game campaign book that includes techniques and lessons from over 22 years of play. A tribute to one of the greatest creators in the RPG industry, created using Champions 6th Edition.

Author : Chris Gavaler
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2017-10-05
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781474226363

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Superhero Comics by Chris Gavaler Pdf

A complete guide to the history, form and contexts of the genre, Superhero Comics helps readers explore the most successful and familiar of comic book genres. In an accessible and easy-to-navigate format, the book reveals: ·The history of superhero comics-from mythic influences to 21st century evolutions ·Cultural contexts-from the formative politics of colonialism, eugenics, KKK vigilantism, and WWII fascism to the Cold War's transformative threat of mutually assured destruction to the on-going revolutions in African American and sexual representation ·Key texts-from the earliest pre-Comics-Code Superman and Batman to the latest post-Code Ms. Marvel and Black Panther ·Approaches to visual analysis-from layout norms to narrative structure to styles of abstraction

Author : Jon Morris
Publisher : Quirk Books
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2015-06-02
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : 9781594747830

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The League of Regrettable Superheroes by Jon Morris Pdf

Meet one hundred of the strangest superheroes ever to see print, complete with backstories, vintage art, and colorful commentary. You know about Batman, Superman, and Spiderman, but have you heard of Doll Man, Doctor Hormone, or Spider Queen? So prepare yourself for such not-ready-for-prime-time heroes as Bee Man (Batman, but with bees), the Clown (circus-themed crimebuster), the Eye (a giant, floating eyeball; just accept it), and many other oddballs and oddities. Drawing on the entire history of the medium, The League of Regrettable Superheroes will appeal to die-hard comics fans, casual comics readers, and anyone who enjoys peering into the stranger corners of pop culture.

Author : David Langford,Dave Golder,Jess Nevins,Russ Thorne,Sarah Dobbs
Publisher : Flame Tree Illustrated
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2017-12-15
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 1786645270

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The Astounding Illustrated History of Science Fiction by David Langford,Dave Golder,Jess Nevins,Russ Thorne,Sarah Dobbs Pdf

A truly astonishing, illustrated history of Science fiction, covering fantasy, and horror, with forays into crime, mystery and the gothic. Using timelines, online links, illustrations, posters, movie stills, book covers, and more, this amazing new book propels us into the well of modern imagination, from its roots in Frankenstein, through Verne, H.G. Wells, the late gothic and weird horror of Lovecraft to the mass market sensationalism of the Pulp magazines. The Pulps then invoked a new generation of writers (such as Ray Bradbury and Robert Bloch) of the Golden Age before many transitioned to screenwriting for the movies and early TV (Psycho, Star Trek, Twilight Zone), inspiring, in turn, the invasion of superheroes, gigantic spaceships, and dystopian landscapes onto our data-streaming tablets and computers. The book explores the interplay between great writers, (Asimov and Arthur C. Clarke) and story-telling directors (Kubrick, James Cameron, Ridley Scott, Christopher Nolan, George Lucas) who create powerful Sci-Fi, reflecting and challenging the developments of technology, science and society. Each have played a major role in this all-consuming, speculative form of world-building, from its early manifestation as a shocking literary event, to the mass market sensation is today.

Author : Mike Benton
Publisher : Taylor Publishing Company (TX)
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : UOM:49015001373142

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Superhero Comics of the Golden Age by Mike Benton Pdf

The ultimate history of the greatest period in comic book superheroes, from the birth of the genre in the early thirties to the postwar lull in the late forties.

Author : Marguerite MacFadden
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1904
Category : Electronic
ISBN : STANFORD:24503358261

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Physical culture for babies by Marguerite MacFadden Pdf

Author : Jess Nevins
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 275 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2017-01-30
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : 9798216082101

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The Evolution of the Costumed Avenger by Jess Nevins Pdf

Using a broad array of historical and literary sources, this book presents an unprecedented detailed history of the superhero and its development across the course of human history. How has the concept of the superhero developed over time? How has humanity's idealization of heroes with superhuman powers changed across millennia—and what superhero themes remain constant? Why does the idea of a superhero remain so powerful and relevant in the modern context, when our real-life technological capabilities arguably surpass the imagined superpowers of superheroes of the past? The Evolution of the Costumed Avenger: The 4,000-Year History of the Superhero is the first complete history of superheroes that thoroughly traces the development of superheroes, from their beginning in 2100 B.C.E. with the Epic of Gilgamesh to their fully entrenched status in modern pop culture and the comic book and graphic novel worlds. The book documents how the two modern superhero archetypes—the Costumed Avengers and the superhuman Supermen—can be traced back more than two centuries; turns a critical, evaluative eye upon the post-Superman history of the superhero; and shows how modern superheroes were created and influenced by sources as various as Egyptian poems, biblical heroes, medieval epics, Elizabethan urban legends, Jacobean masques, Gothic novels, dime novels, the Molly Maguires, the Ku Klux Klan, and pulp magazines. This work serves undergraduate or graduate students writing papers, professors or independent scholars, and anyone interested in learning about superheroes.