Paul Levitz Libri

Im Jahr 1935 veröffentlichte DC Comics Gründer Major Malcolm Wheeler-Nicholson New Fun Nr. 1, das erste Comicheft mit völlig neuem Originalmaterial – dies in einer Zeit, als Comichefte nicht mehr waren als ein Sammelbecken ausrangierter Zeitungsstrips. Was anfangs als Wegwerf-Medium für Kinder gegolten hatte, war nun auf bestem Weg, zum Mythos unserer Zeit zu werden – zur Antwort des 20. Jahrhunderts auf Atlas oder Zorro. Mehr als 40.000 Comichefte später hat TASCHEN das umfangreichste Buch über DC Comics produziert: mehr als 2.000 Bilder – Cover und Innenteilseiten, Originalillustrationen, Fotografien, Filmstills und Sammlerobjekte. Alle neu fotografiert, um die Geschichten, die Charaktere und ihre Schöpfer zu pulsierendem Leben zu erwecken, so, wie sie noch nie zuvor gesehen wurden. Geschichten zur Geschichte präsentiert Paul Levitz, der auf 38 Jahre bei DC zurückblicken kann und in seinen ausführlichen Essays die Firmenchronik nachzeichnet, von den schäbigen Anfängen bis zum hochmodernen Digital Publishing. Präzise Zeitleisten und ein ausführlicher Anhang mit den Biografien aller Protagonisten aus der DC-Firmengeschichte machen dieses Buch zu einem unschätzbaren Referenzwerk für jeden Comic-Fan. Die Originalausgabe von 75 Years of DC Comics im XL-Format wurde 2011 mit dem Eisner Comic Industry Award ausgezeichnet. Diese neue Ausgabe liefert die volle DC-Pracht im kompakteren Format.

Das Buch "The Bronze Age of DC Comics" von Paul Levitz ist ein umfassender Überblick über die dritte Ära der DC-Comics, bekannt als die Bronzezeit, die von den 1970er bis zu den frühen 1980er Jahren andauerte. Levitz, ein ehemaliger Präsident und Verleger von DC Comics, bietet einen tiefen Einblick in diese wichtige Zeit der Comic-Geschichte. Das Buch enthält eine Vielzahl an Illustrationen und Cover-Art sowie ausführliche Profile von Schlüsselfiguren wie Batman, Superman und Wonder Woman. Darüber hinaus diskutiert das Buch auch wichtige Themen dieser Zeit wie soziale Gerechtigkeit und politische Aktivismus. Es behandelt auch die kreativen Köpfe hinter den Comics, einschließlich Autoren, Zeichner und Redakteure.

"With super heroes nearly extinct at the start of the 1950s, DC Comics reignited the fire that would make them central to modern popular culture by infusing them with science fiction elements. To circumvent the limitations of the self-censoring Comics Code Authority, DC's writers and editors spun ever-more fantastic tales, bringing super heroes and Bob Hope alike into the realm of sci-fi. The results were transformative, delivering the first-ever 'reboot' of Golden Age greats with the Flash, Green Lantern, and Hawkman as well as the hit TV show 'Batman.' 'The Silver Age of DC Comics' chronicles it all, right down to the wacky shenanigans of television's Batman, which made him the embodiment for the camp sensibility of the '60s and further immortalized the Dark Knight as a pop culture icon for generations to come. Plus a new exclusive interview with Green Lantern/Batman artist Neal Adams!"--Front flap

Will Eisner (1917–2005) is universally considered the master of comics storytelling, best known for The Spirit, his iconic newspaper comic strip, and A Contract With God , the first significant graphic novel. This seminal work from 1978 ushered in a new era of personal stories in comics form that touched every adult topic from mortality to religion and sexuality, forever changing the way writers and artists approached comics storytelling. Noted historian Paul Levitz celebrates Eisner by showcasing his most famous work along­side unpublished and rare materials from the family archives. Also included are original interviews with creators such as Jules Feiffer, Art Spiegelman, Scott McCloud, Jeff Smith, Denis Kitchen, and Neil Gaiman—all of whom knew Eisner and were inspired by his work to create their own graphic novels for a new generation of readers. The cover is a high-quality photographic reproduction of Eisner's original art. The design intentionally reveals tape and other stray markings that are part of the artist's process and reflect the age of the artifact that was photographed.

Action Comics debuted with a new kind of comic book character on its cover: A costumed man with two identities, who possesed extraordinary strength and powers, a man able to protect the public when ordinary measures would not do. He was not the first super hero, but the Man of Steel would become the protoype for all super heroes thereafter. Superman's story, and those of Batman, Wonder Woman, and hundreds of other DC Comics chacters are all told inThe Golden Age of DC Comics. The single most comprehensive book on the subject, this volume traces the company's first decades, from its pulp origins up to the comic book burnings of the McCarthy '50s in over 400 pages bursting with comics, art, comics, photographs, and more comics. Plus an exclusive interview with legendary Sgt. Rock/Hawkman artist Joe Kubert!

Matthew Vitz outlines the environmental history and politics of Mexico City as it transformed its original forested, water-rich environment into a smog- infested megacity, showing how the scientific and political disputes over water policy, housing, forestry, and sanitary engineering led to the city's unequal urbanization and environmental decline.

Get the ultimate insights on the heyday of DC Comics. Spanning from 1935 to 1956, more than 600 pages of covers and interiors, original illustrations, photographs, film stills, and ephemera chart the creators, the stories, and the game-changing super heroes Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman.

From her mythological roots to feminist icon status, this definitive guide to all things Wonder Woman features 192 pages of the greatest images of the Amazon Princess and text by Paul Levitz, author of the Eisner Award-winning 75 Years of DC Comics.

Set in the 30th century, the story features the formidable Darkseid, who devises a cunning plan to achieve universal domination. This epic narrative unfolds within the iconic Legion of Super-Heroes, showcasing a clash of powers and the struggle against a seemingly invincible foe. The collaboration of Paul Levitz and Keith Giffen brings to life a thrilling adventure filled with complex characters and high-stakes conflict, making it a significant entry in the superhero genre.

Offers undergraduate students with an understanding of the comics medium and its communication potential. This book deals with comic books and graphic novels. It focuses on comic books because in their longer form they have the potential for complexity of expression.