Comic Book Comics #3
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "This Isn't a Senate Hearing! This Is...Madness," Fred Van Lente and Ryan Dunlavey deliver a sharp, nostalgic dive into the evolution of comic book fandom, spotlighting the Silver Age resurgence of DC's heroes and the unexpected return of Jack Kirby to Stan Lee's fold—all framed through a wry, self-aware lens. With Dunlavey’s dynamic art and lettering anchoring the story, it’s a lively, behind-the-scenes look at how comics shaped a generation.
In "This Isn't a Senate Hearing! This Is...Madness," Jo and a cast of comic book icons navigate the chaotic rise of censorship in the mid-20th century, tracing how fear and regulation reshaped the industry—and gave birth to Mad Magazine’s irreverent spirit. Written with sharp wit and grounded in real events, the story reveals how one era’s crackdown paved the way for another kind of rebellion.
"Pop" explores how Roy Lichtenstein’s bold appropriation of comic book imagery, along with the cultural phenomenon of the '60s Batman TV show, reshaped perceptions of comics—transforming them from mass-market entertainment into recognized art. The story examines the lasting influence of these pop culture touchstones on how we view the medium today.
"Fanbase Presents..." captures the electric buzz of comic book fandom’s rise, tracing how readers’ passion revived DC’s super heroes in the Silver Age and brought Jack Kirby back to Marvel—reluctantly, but with unforgettable results. A lively, nostalgic look at how fans shaped the industry, told with humor and heart.
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Reprinted in The Comic Book History of Comics #[nn] (2012), The CBLDF Presents Defend Comics: FCBD Edition #[nn] (2014)
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