chadkoh's review
3.0
Nice introductory (if hagiographic) history of comics since the 20th century. A quick and easy read with some great facts and insights on the industry. The audio book is great as it mixes in some of the interviews from the show.
echoes01's review
4.0
This was a very interesting book. I got a hold of the audiobook version which doesn't let me see any of the panels it describes but does let me hear quotes straight from the person who said them. The narrator is engaging and easy to listen to. I didn't run into any problems with my mind wandering due to droning speech patterns. It also includes actual audio from the authors and industry leaders it quotes.
It is a little choppy at times going from one topic to another with little to no transition, and I did spot at least one inaccurate piece of info when the author says Deadpool's first appearance is in New Mutants #18 rather than #98, but for the most part the history is sound and the facts are interesting. I'd say it is a good introduction to the history of comic books in North America and a great companion piece to the 2013 PBS documentary.
It is a little choppy at times going from one topic to another with little to no transition, and I did spot at least one inaccurate piece of info when the author says Deadpool's first appearance is in New Mutants #18 rather than #98, but for the most part the history is sound and the facts are interesting. I'd say it is a good introduction to the history of comic books in North America and a great companion piece to the 2013 PBS documentary.
neverlandsreads's review
4.0
This was another book I had to read for class. It is so informative and such an easy read. I really enjoyed it and would definitely recommend it to anyone interested in the history of Superheroes.
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