Comics and conflict : patriotism and propaganda from WWII through Operation Iraqi Freedom / Cord A. Scott.

Author/creator Scott, Cord A. author.
Format Book
PublicationAnnapolis, Maryland : Naval Institute Press, [2014]
Descriptionxvi, 198 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Subjects
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.
War in comics--History. --20th century.
War in comics--History. --21st century.

Abstract "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.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Issued in other formOnline version: Scott, Cord A. Comics and conflict Annapolis, Maryland : Naval Institute Press, [2014] 9781612514789
Genre/formHistory.
LCCN 2014015534
ISBN9781612514772 (hardback)
ISBN1612514774 (hardback)

Availability

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Joyner General Stacks D744.7 .U6 S46 2014 ✔ Available Place Hold