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The Great Comic Book Heroes, the Origins and Early Adventures of the Classic Super-Heoes of the Comic Books, in Glorious Color Hardcover – January 1, 1965

by Jules Feiffer (Author)
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 21 ratings
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A great book about the super heroes of comic books( Superman, Captain Marvel, Human Torch, The Flash, Green Lantern, The Spectre, Hawkman, Wonder Woman.Sub Mariner, Captain America, Plastic Man, The Spirit, Afterword. All in colorful comics book style. In tub 87
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    189 pages
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    English
  3. Publisher
    Bonanza Books
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    January 1, 1965
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Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B001N9BF92
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bonanza Books; First Edition (January 1, 1965)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 189 pages
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.25 pounds
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 21 ratings

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Jules Feiffer

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Jules Feiffer lives in New York City with his wife, Jenny. Along with being a famed cartoonist, Feiffer is also the author of numerous novels, children's books, plays and screenplays, including Carnal Knowledge, Harry, The Rat with Women and Little Murders, which was made into a celebrated movie.

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Dracula
5.0 out of 5 stars Had this book when I was a kid... had to find it again.
Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2013
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I had this book when I was a kid. I like that it is a good introduction to several different super heroes, all in one book.

It is great as a real coffee table type book, that can break the ice and spark conversations when friends visit. Kids and adults will see it, and can't help but reach for it.

My own kids enjoy hearing about the different characters, but I do have to verbally edit some of the scarier parts out for my youngest.

If you can find this book in good condition, at a fair price, go for it. I don't think you'll find anything else that combines so many popular heroes in a hard back format.
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Matt Jones
5.0 out of 5 stars welcome back, old friend
Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2016
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came in great shape. this is a real classic, something i read as a child from a copy my dad had. i lived in this book for years, rereading the stories over and over again. it was kind of a coup too, because it gathered stories from the different houses, DC and Marvel, all in one space. you'd be hard-pressed to repeat it. this is one of y favorite books of all time.
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Rich M.
3.0 out of 5 stars Get the original NOT the Fantagraphics version!
Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2014
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This was one of the first real comic book trade paperbacks that reprinted golden age stories for (more) modern fans. It features some good reprints of some old stories. The Spirit tale is a little soft in terms of reproduction, but there are some fun stories here. You have to make sure you buy the the hardcover from 1965 or the paperback from the seventies, as they have the reprints. The new edition and e-book does NOT have the comic book stories.

Without the reprints, this is really not the best book of reminiscences about the industry, which is surprising considering Jules Feiffer is normally one of my favorite comic creators and a veritable legend in many industries. His commentary comes off as droll, boring, and almost confrontational at times. The "art" of comics (particularly other peoples' comics) appears to have been lost on him as he grew older and the industry went through changes that forced him to adapt the juvenile outlook he had at the start. There's no real joy through most of the book; just a lot of whingeing.

If you want proper Feiffer, pick up his novel Ackroyd (one of my favorite books) or a collection of his comic strips. If you want a good beginning collection of Golden Age comic book feature reprints, pick up an older edition of this book - just don't bother reading the commentary.
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Stephen Sumner
5.0 out of 5 stars Guilty Pleasure
Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2018
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I have to confess that I stole this book from my public library as a child, so now I’m buying a copy to donate it back to them!
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Acevedo
5.0 out of 5 stars A loving relection
Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2019
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A loving reflection on the strips that were part of a true American art form, the comic book.
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Chris G
5.0 out of 5 stars Great
Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2019
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Well researched. Well written insights.
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CJ
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2015
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Good to keep these heroes in mind from their beginnings.
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RVC
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2016
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nostalgic
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