Horror Comics in Black and White: A History and Catalog, 1964-2004 Paperback - 2013
by Richard J. Arndt
From the jacket flap
In 1954, the comic book industry instituted the Comics Code, a set of self-regulatory guidelines imposed to placate public concern over gory and horrific comic book content, effectively banning genuine horror comics. Because the Code applied only to color comics, many artists and writers turned to black and white to circumvent the Code's narrow confines.
With the 1964 Creepy #1 from Warren Publishing, black-and-white horror comics experienced a revival continuing into the early 21st century, an important step in the maturation of the horror genre within the comics field as a whole.
This generously illustrated work offers a comprehensive history and retrospective of the black-and-white horror comics that flourished on the newsstands from 1964 to 2004. With a catalog of original magazines, complete credits and insightful analysis, it highlights an important but overlooked period in the history of comics.
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- Title Horror Comics in Black and White: A History and Catalog, 1964-2004
- Author Richard J. Arndt
- Binding Paperback
- Pages 300
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher McFarland & Company
- Date 2013-01-21
- Features Bibliography, Index, Table of Contents
- ISBN 9780786470259 / 0786470259
- Weight 1.15 lbs (0.52 kg)
- Dimensions 9.9 x 6.9 x 0.8 in (25.15 x 17.53 x 2.03 cm)
- Ages 18 to UP years
- Grade levels 13 - UP
- Library of Congress subjects Horror tales, American - History and, Horror comic books, strips, etc - United
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2012049772
- Dewey Decimal Code 741.597
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