Media Release -- The American Comic Book Chronicles is TwoMorrows Publishing's ambitious new series of FULL-COLOR HARDCOVERS, where its top authors documenting each decade of comic book history from the 1940s to present. In the tradition of such groundbreaking history books as The Steranko History of Comics—which informed a generation of fans in the 1970s about the roots of comic books—these books will compile over 2000 pages of heavily-researched information, in a friendly, searchable year-by-year format. Taken together, the series forms a cohesive, linear overview of the entire landscape of comics history, sure to be an invaluable resource for any comic book enthusiast.
NOW SHIPPING! John Wells leads off with the first of two volumes on the 1960s (1960-64), covering all the pivotal moments and behind-the-scenes details of comics in the JFK and Beatles era! You'll get a year-by-year account of the most significant publications, notable creators, and impactful trends, including: DC Comics' rebirth of Green Lantern, Hawkman, and others, and the launch of Justice League of America and multiple earths! Stan Lee and Jack Kirby's transformation of superhero comics with the debut of Marvel's Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, Hulk, X-Men, Avengers, and other iconic characters! Plus Batman gets a "new look", the Blue Beetle is revamped at Charlton Comics, and Creepy #1 brings horror back to comic book form, just as Harvey's "kid" comics are booming!
1960-64 Volume: (224-page FULL-COLOR HARDCOVER) $39.95
(Digital Edition) $11.95
ISBN: 978-1-60549-045-8
Diamond Comic Distributors Order Code: AUG121321
See a preview and order at: http://twomorrows.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1083
NOW SHIPPING! Keith Dallas headlines the volume on the 1980s, covering all the pivotal moments and behind-the-scenes details of comics during the Reagan years! You'll get a year-by-year account of: The rise and fall of Jim Shooter at Marvel Comics! The ascendancy of Frank Miller as a comic book superstar with works like Daredevil, Ronin and The Dark Knight! DC Comics' reboot with Crisis on Infinite Earths and its Renaissance with a British invasion of talent like Alan Moore, Grant Morrison, and Neil Gaiman! The emergence of Direct Market-exclusive publishers like Eclipse Comics, Pacific Comics, First Comics, Comico, Dark Horse Comics and others!
1980s Volume: (288-page FULL-COLOR HARDCOVER) $41.95
(Digital Edition) $12.95
ISBN: 978-1-60549-046-5
Diamond Comic Distributors Order Code: NOV121322
See a preview and order at: http://twomorrows.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=95_94&products_id=1063
COMING IN AUGUST: Bill Schelly documents the 1950s era of Marilyn Monroe and Elvis Presley, with a year-by-year account of the most significant publications, notable creators, and impactful trends in comics, including EC's Tales of the Crypt, Mad, Carl Barks' Donald Duck and Uncle Scrooge, re-tooling the Flash in Showcase #4, return of Timely's Captain America, Human Torch and Sub-Mariner, Fredric Wertham's anti-comics campaign, and more!
1950s Volume: (256-page FULL-COLOR HARDCOVER) $40.95
(Digital Edition) $12.95
ISBN: 978-1-60549-054-0
Diamond Comic Distributors Order Code: MAY131285
Pre-order at:
http://twomorrows.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1111
COMING SOON:
1965-69 Volume: Ships Winter 2014
1970s Volume: Ships Spring 2014
1940-44 Volume: Ships Summer 2014
1990s Volume: Ships Fall 2014
1945-49 Volume: Ships Spring 2015
Since 1994, TwoMorrows Publishing has been bringing a new day to comics fans, through its award-winning line of magazines and books.
