The Horror Comic Never Dies: A Grisly History

by Michael Walton

Overview

Horror comics were among the first comic books published—ghastly tales that soon developed an avid young readership, along with a bad reputation. Parent groups, psychologists, even the United States government joined in a crusade to wipe out the horror comics industry—and they almost succeeded. Yet the genre survived and flourished, from the 1950s to today.

This history covers the tribulations endured by horror comics creators and the broader impact on the comics industry. The genre's ultimate success helped launch the careers of many of the biggest names in comics. Their stories and the stories of other key players are included, along with a few surprises.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781476675367
Publisher:	McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers
Publication date:	02/14/2019
Pages:	178
Sales rank:	950,936
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.36(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Michael Walton has been either a comic book collector or a comic shop owner for over thirty years. When not reading or writing about them, he works as an IT professional for a nonprofit organization. He lives in Twinsburg, Ohio.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Preface
Introduction
1. The History of the Comic Book
2. The Birth of the Horror Comic Genre
3. Seduction of the Innocent
4. The Comics Code Authority
5. Horror Comics in the Silver Age of Comic Books
6. Horror Comics in the Bronze Age of Comic Books
7. The Modern Resurgence of the Horror Comic
8. Crossover Hits
Afterword: Whatever Happened to…?
Chapter Notes
Bibliography
Index