A perfect book for a dc comics fan, and filled with not only history about comic books, but history about the changes in society over the 75 years covered. So if you see a book that would be a good fit with his or her interests, buy it or borrow it and give it to your child. The grand comics database gcd is a nonprofit, internetbased organization of international volunteers dedicated to building an open database covering all printed comics throughout the world. Dfz is a series set 20 years later in the same world. There are many epic comic book collections out there, but few have garnered intrigue and infamy quite like the ian levine collectionalleged to be one of the few complete collections of dcs. Shortly after i got this, i read through it a couple of times and then tucked it away, so its in pretty great condition overall.
Top 60 most valuable comic books from the modern age. What is the value of superman issue 75 the death of. This collection features aquaman in all his many guises throughout the years. It is a beautiful, largescale poster book from dk that will showcase and celebrate the most impactful, inspiring, and unusual comic cover art in marvels long history. The art of modern mythmaking image 1 75 years of dc comics. John squires announced last night at comiccon, dark horse comics is celebrating 75 years of the legendary ec comics later this year with choke gasp. Unboxing free comic book day 20 at stadium comics see all the free books here. The hardcover book will contain 528 pages of ec tales handpicked for what could be one of the most comprehensive collections of ec stories on the market. The best of 75 years of ec comics is a premiere collection of the best stories of ec comics, curated in a deluxe, 528page hardcover reprinted in full color. Dark horse celebrating 75 years of ec comics with new. Nearly sixteen inches tall, 12 inches wide, 3 inches thick and weighs a metric ton.
A place for fans of dcs comics, movies, fan creations, video games, and anything else related to one of the largest comic book publishers in the world, and home of the worlds greatest superheroes. Marvel comics 75 years of cover art hardcover book youtube. A look at comic prices and price inflation over the years. A celebration of 75 years is a compilation of some of the best representative of aquaman stories over the years to commemorate the seventyfifth anniversary debut of the king of the seven seas 2016. The original xl edition of 75 years of dc comics was winner of the 2011 eisner comic industry award for best comics related book of the year. Fp 75 years dc comics by paul levitz 2017, hardcover for. The taschen hardcoverslipcased edition of 75 years of dc comics the art of modern mythmaking written and edited by paul levitz. A celebration of 75 years comic online free and high quality.
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A turbulent 75 year boom punctuated by bankruptcies, a market crash, bail outs and buy outs. The most comprehensive book on dc comics with more than 2000 images including covers and interiors, original illustrations, and collectibles. Dc was killing it with groundbreaking titles like crisis on infinite earths, the man of. In a visual trip through his past, this video showcases the dark knights batsuits and how theyve evolved in nearly. Thats the final year comics stayed at 10 cents, the price theyd been since the modern comic book dawned in the 30s.
Archie comics has always been representative of teenage life. Dc comics is celebrating 75 years of the caped crusader with 75 batmen. Levitz is a comic book fan who has worked as editorpublisher of the comic reader, editor of the batman titles and others, writer of over 300 storiesincluding an acclaimed run on legion of superheroesand a dc comics executive, finishing his 38 year stint. Simply click any of the links below to see more details of the rarest comics featuring that character, and the minimum they. Dk commemorates this special anniversary with marvel comics cover art, a beautiful, largescale book featuring some of. The first green lantern comic book hit the stands in july. Celebrate 80 years of the flash with dc, as we revisit classic comics stories from the 1940s and onward, featuring some of the flashs greatest allies and villains, and work from some of the greatest creators ever to grace the graphicliterature medium. The art of modern mythmaking by paul levitz english har. The success of the characters they created means they will live on in movies, toys and video games but the comic book itself may face its biggest challenge yet as first readers begin to pass on, compounded by a shifting focus away from print material. This new edition brings you all the same dc glory in a more compact format. Dc anniversary celebrations 20 series by bill finger. This newest tribute to the history of dc comics, 75 years of dc comics. The heroic career of green lantern is celebrated in a new, 75th anniversary hardcover. The 2010 original xl edition of 75 years of dc comics was winner of the 2011 eisner comic industry award for best comicsrelated book of the year but as even superman might have trouble lifting the xl, here is the chance to enjoy the title in a smaller format.
The art of modern mythmaking, quite literally, crushes them all. Give our search a try, take a look at the menu to the left to see how you can help us improve the site, or use my. Paul levitz is the author of 75 years of dc comics. The most comprehensive book on dc comics with more than 2,000 images including covers and interiors, original illustrations, and collectibles. This enormous book is by far the greatest representation of the history of marvel comics. Taschen s 75 years of marvel is one fantastic book, jam packed with some of the greatest comics produced by marvel. The art of modern mythmaking is taschen books comprehensive book, by 38year comic book veteran and writer paul levitz, that takes fans on a 720 page trip through the history of dc comics. And i should know a thing or two about being a teenagerafter all, ive been one for 75 years. This anthology is divided into four sections or more precisely comic eras.
In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. The original xl edition of 75 years of dc comics was winner of the 2011 eisner comic industry award for best comicsrelated book of the year. It will also crush your lap and test your strength if you try to hold it up to read it. In 1935, dc comics founder major malcolm wheelernicholson published new fun no. Over 40,000 comic books later, in honor of the publishers 75th anniversary, and from batman and wonder woman to the sandman and watchmen, taschen. Dont miss these tales that introduced the golden age gl, alan scott, as well as hal jordan and the entire legacy of the green lantern corps. Dark horse hopes for a shockfilled christmas with the december 17 release of choke gasp. What is the value of superman issue 75 the death of superman limited edition comic with black bag. Rare 80year collection of every dc comic book going to.