Comics and conflict : patriotism and propaganda from WWII through Operation Iraqi Freedom / Cord A. Scott.
2014
D744.7.U6 S46 2014eb
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Title
Comics and conflict : patriotism and propaganda from WWII through Operation Iraqi Freedom / Cord A. Scott.
Author
Scott, Cord A., author.
ISBN
9781612514789 (electronic book)
9781612514772
9781612514772
Published
Annapolis, Maryland : Naval Institute Press, [2014]
Copyright
©2014
Language
English
Description
1 online resource (xvi, 198 pages) : illustrations.
Call Number
D744.7.U6 S46 2014eb
Dewey Decimal Classification
940.53/1
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"-- Provided by publisher.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Table of Contents
Entertaining and informing the masses
Fighting for freedom (1939-45)
The Cold War erupts, and comics (mostly) toe the line (1945-62)
War comics in a time of upheaval (1962-91)
The resurgence of superheroes after the fall of communism (1991-2001)
The role of comics after 9/11 (2001-3)
Comics and the soul of combat (2003-10)
Conclusion: concepts of war through comic books.
Fighting for freedom (1939-45)
The Cold War erupts, and comics (mostly) toe the line (1945-62)
War comics in a time of upheaval (1962-91)
The resurgence of superheroes after the fall of communism (1991-2001)
The role of comics after 9/11 (2001-3)
Comics and the soul of combat (2003-10)
Conclusion: concepts of war through comic books.