Table of Contents
CONTENTS
Introduction
Chapter One: Superman (1938)
Profile: DC Comics
Chapter Two: Batman (1939)
Profile: The Orphan
Chapter Three: Captain Marvel/SHAZAM and Green Lantern (1940)
Profile: Marvel Comics
Chapter Four: Captain America, Sub-Mariner and AquaMan (1941)
Chapter Five: Wonder Woman (1942)
Chapter Six: A Scarcity of New Supers and Comics Under Attack (1943-1945)
Chapter Seven: The Rise of Stan Lee and Fantastic Four (1960-1961)
Chapter Eight: Spider-Man (1962)
Chapter Nine: Hulk (1962)
Chapter Ten: Thor and Ant-Man/Wasp (1962-1963)
Chapter Eleven: X-Men and Iron Man (1963)
Chapter Twelve: Black Widow (1964-1965)
The Graphic Novel
Chapter Thirteen: Black Panther (1966-1968)
Collector’s Call
Chapter Fourteen: Shang-Chi (1969-1975)
Unexpected Surprise and Safety Valve
Chapter Fifteen: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1976-1984)
Chapter Sixteen: Rise of the Anti-Heroes (1985-1999)
What is Manga?
Chapter Seventeen: Heroes of Inclusion (2000-2023)
Conclusion: Final Thoughts
About the Author