Men of Tomorrow: Geeks, Gangsters and the Birth of the Comic Book SC (2004 Basic Books) comic books

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2nd and later printings. By Gerard Jones. Animated by the stories of the last century's most charismatic and conniving artists, writers, and businessmen, Men of Tomorrow brilliantly demonstrates how the creators of the super-heroes gained their cultural power and established a crucial place in the modern imagination. Among the creators and purveyors of the comic book super-hero showcased include Bob Kane, Harry Donenfeld, Jack Liebowitz, Jerry Siegel, Joe Shuster, Mort Weisinger, Stan Lee, and Will Eisner. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 384 pages, Text Only. Cover price $15.00.