Comic books and the Cold War, 1946-1962 : essays on graphic treatment of communism, the code and social concerns / edited by Chris York and Rafiel York.

"Close analysis of individual titles--from atomic anxieties and the nuclear family to communist hysteria and social inequalities--manifests itself in the comic books of the era. By illuminating the complexities of mid-century graphic novels, this study demonstrates that postwar popular culture was f...

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Other Authors: York, Chris, 1969-
York, Rafiel
Language:English
Published: Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Company, [2012], ©2012.
Subjects:
Comic books, strips, etc. > Social aspects > United States.
Comic books, strips, etc. > Political aspects > United States.
Cold War > Comic books, strips, etc.
Cold War in comic books, strips, etc.
Cold War in popular culture.
Genre:
Comic books, strips, etc.
Physical Description:viii, 223 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Format: Book
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Summary:
"Close analysis of individual titles--from atomic anxieties and the nuclear family to communist hysteria and social inequalities--manifests itself in the comic books of the era. By illuminating the complexities of mid-century graphic novels, this study demonstrates that postwar popular culture was far from monolithic in its representation of American values and beliefs"--Provided by publisher.
Call Number:PN6725 .C633 2012
Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780786449811 (softcover : alk. paper)
0786449810 (softcover : alk. paper)