Name: american comic book chronicles: the 1980s
SKU: 25421298
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Author: John Byrne
ISBN: 9781605490465

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american comic book chronicles: the 1980s

Type

Physical Book

Author

Keith Dallas

Por… (Artista)

Frank Miller

John Byrne

Publisher

Two Morrows Publishing

Year

2013

Language

English

Pages

288

Format

Hardcover

Dimensions

28.3x22.2x2 cm

Weight

1.21 kg.

ISBN

1605490466

ISBN13

9781605490465

Synopsis "american comic book chronicles: the 1980s"

The American Comic Book Chronicles continues its ambitious series of FULL-COLOR HARDCOVERS, where TwoMorrows' top authors document every decade of comic book history from the 1940s to today! Keith Dallas headlines this 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 most significant publications, notable creators, and impactful trends, including: 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! These are just a few of the events chronicled in this exhaustive, full-color hardcover.Taken together, American Comic Book Chronicles forms a cohesive, linear overview of the entire landscape of comics history, sure to be an invaluable resource for ANY comic book enthusiast!

Frank Miller

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Frank Miller is a screenwriter, comic book artist, and American filmmaker. He is known worldwide for his popular works The Dark Knight Returns, Born Again, Sin City, 300, and Rōnin. Married until the year 2005 with comic colorist and illustrator Lynn Varley.

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John Byrne

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John Byrne (1950) is a British-Canadian comic book writer and artist, known for his work in the superhero genre. He was the author and co-author of iconic stories for Marvel and DC Comics. Notable works include The X-Men (1977-1981), The Fantastic Four (1981-1986), and Superman: The Man of Steel (1986), an influential reinvention of the character. He also worked on She-Hulk (1989-1993) and Wonder Woman (1995-1998)

His dynamic style and innovative narratives redefined multiple characters, influencing generations of artists and writers. He has received several awards in the comic book industry, cementing his legacy as one of the most influential figures in the medium.

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