BONUS: The Industry of Comic Book Collectibles
America: The Story of the USA · Liam Heffernan
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Show Notes
In this bonus episode, comic book expert Julian Chambliss sticks around to discuss his own childhood comic book collection, and reveals the one rare comic book he wishes he could find...
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Special guest for this episode:
- Julian Chambliss, a Professor of English at Michigan State University, whose research focuses on race, culture, and power in real and imagined spaces, with a particular interest in comic book history/
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Highlights from this episode:
- Comic books have played a significant role in fostering a love for reading among children.
- The accessibility of comic books in the United States was much greater during the speaker's childhood.
- Collecting comics can lead to acquiring valuable editions, but many childhood collections were discarded.
- The comic book market is complex and often confusing, especially regarding the value of certain issues.
- The speaker expresses a desire to own a rare comic called Lobo, known for its historical significance.
- Comic book conventions are places where collectors can search for rare finds and engage with others in the community.
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Additional Resources:
Origins and History
- History of American comics - Wikipedia
- History Of American Comics: From Victorian Roots To The Modern Multimedia Era (Toons Mag)
- American comic book - Wikipedia
- Histoire de Mr. Vieux Bois – Wikipedia + Guinness World Records, Guinness World Records: First Comic
- A History of the Comic Book - Random History
Golden, Silver, Bronze, and Modern Ages
- Comic Book Ages Explained - Biowars
- Silver Age Comics - Comic Buying Center
- The Flash: The Silver Age - Slings & Arrows
- Modern Age of Comic Books - Wikipedia
- 20 Major Comic Events That Shaped Us – GoCollect
Fandom, Endurance, and Collecting
- Why Comic Books Remain Popular Among Collectors - Big News Network
- U.S. Comic Books Market Size, Share | Grand View Research
Cross-Media Adaptations
- The Impact of Comic Books on Popular Culture - Comicbooklist.com
- From Pop Art Panels to Record Breaking Blockbusters - The Science Survey
- The Transformation of Comic Books Into Movies - WhatsAfterTheMovie.com
- A Brief History of Comic Book Movies - Springer
Representation and Diversity
Julian Chambliss and Comics Scholarship
- Julian C. Chambliss – Michigan State University
- Ages of Heroes, Eras of Men – Cambridge Scholars Publishing/Open Library, Open Library
Comics Studies as an Academic Field
- The Oxford Handbook of Comic Book Studies - Oxford University Press, Amazon UK
- The Power of Comics: History, Form & Culture - Duncan & Smith
Digital Transformation, Webcomics, and New Platforms
- The Rise of Digital Comics: Trends and Technologies - electricomics.net
- The Rise of Webcomics Explained - Toons Mag
- Evolution of Digital Comics and Graphic Novels - EMB Global
Other Notable Reference Titles
- Comic Book Nation: The Transformation of Youth Culture in America – Bradford W. Wright
- Of Comics and Men: A Cultural History of American Comic Books – Jean-Paul Gabilliet
- Seal of Approval. The History of the Comics Code – Amy Kiste Nyberg
- Superhero: The Secret Origin of a Genre – Peter Coogan
- The Dark Age: Grim, Great & Gimmicky Post-Modern Comics – Mark Voger
- Baby Boomer Comics: The Wild, Wacky, Wonderful Comic Books of the 1960s! – Craig Shutt
- The Comic Book: The One Essential Guide for Comic Book Fans Everywhere – Paul Sassiene
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