Comics and conflict : patriotism and propaganda from WWII through Operation Iraqi Freedom / Cord A. Scott
- Author:
- Scott, Cord A.
- Published:
- Annapolis, MD : Naval Institute Press, [2014]
- Copyright Date:
- ©2014
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (432 pages)
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- Contents:
- Machine generated contents note: 1.Entertaining and Informing the Masses -- 2.Fighting for Freedom (1939--45) -- 3.The Cold War Erupts, and Comics---Mostly---Toe the Line (1945--62) -- 4.War Comics in a Time of Upheaval (1962--91) -- 5.The Resurgence of Superheroes after the Fall of Communism (1991--2001) -- 6.The Role of Comics after 9/11 (2001--3) -- 7.Comics and the Soul of Combat (2003--10) -- 8.Conclusion: Concepts of War through Comic Books.
- Summary:
- "The comic book, which emerged in its modern form in the 1930s, was initially a form of simple, visual entertainment that gave readers, especially children, a form of escape from daily life. However, as World War II began, comic books evolved into a form of propaganda, providing information and education for both children and adults. Comics and Conflict examines how comic books were used to display patriotism, valor and adventure through war stories, and eventually to tell of the horrors of combat from World War II through the current conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan"--
- Subject(s):
- World War (1939-1945)
- 1900 - 2099
- World War, 1939-1945—Social aspects—United States
- Comic books, strips, etc—United States—History—20th century
- Comic books, strips, etc—United States—History—21st century
- Superheroes—United States—History—20th century
- Superheroes—United States—History—21st century
- Propaganda—United States—History—20th century
- Propaganda—United States—History—21st century
- War and society—United States—History—20th century
- War and society—United States—History—21st century
- HISTORY / Military / World War II.
- HISTORY / Social History
- HISTORY / Military / General
- Comic books, strips, etc
- Propaganda
- Social aspects
- Superheroes
- War and society
- HISTORY / Europe / Western
- United States
- Genre(s):
- ISBN:
- 9781612514789 electronic bk.
1612514782 electronic bk. - Bibliography Note:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
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