Men of Tomorrow

by Gerald Jones

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Animated by the stories of some of the last century's most charismatic and conniving artists, writers, and businessmen, Men of Tomorrow brilliantly demonstrates how the creators of the superheroes gained their cultural power and established a crucial place in the modern imagination. "This history of the birth of superhero comics highlights three pivotal figures. The story begins early in the last century, on the Lower East Side, where Harry Donenfeld rises from the streets to become the king of the 'smooshes'-soft-core magazines with titles like French Humor and Hot Tales. Later, two high school friends in Cleveland, Joe Shuster...Read more
  • ISBN10 0465036570
  • ISBN13 9780465036578
  • Publish Date 11 October 2005
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country US
  • Imprint Basic Books
  • Format Paperback
  • Pages 416
  • Language English