Comics

What kid doesn't love spreading out the funny pages from the newspaper and giggling at the goofy adventures of Garfield, Blondie, and the Peanuts gang? Comics: Investigate the History and Technology of American Cartooning delves into the history of the comics artists who suffered through war, censorship, and unfair copyright practices to produce the characters we love. < p/> While learning the history of American cartooning, including key moments in technology history, young comics artists will follow step-by-step instructions for transforming their own doodles into comic art that displays confidence and creative thinking. A detailed glossary familiarizes readers with a rich artistic vocabulary, and links to online primary sources offer crucial bridges between imagination and critical inquiry. Enter the exciting world of comics, where everyone has superhero potential!

Timeline Table of Contents Introduction: So, You Want to Make Comics?
Chapter 1: Ancient Comics! The Prehistoric Stick Figure to the American Revolution
Chapter 2: The Birth of Modern Comics (1890s-1920s)
Chapter 3: The Birth of Super Heroes (1930s-1940s)
Chapter 4: The Golden Age (1950s-1970s)
Chapter 5: The Birth of Graphic Novels, American Manga, and Comic Culture (1980s-1990s)
Chapter 6: The World of Tomorrow, Today (1990s-today) Glossary Resources Index