Origins of Comic Books
The evolution of comic books can be traced back to comic strips, with the genre taking shape in the 1930s. Key publications like New Fun and Action Comics introduced iconic characters such as Superman and Batman, marking the beginning of the Golden Age of comics. The popularity of superheroes surged during the 1940s, particularly among soldiers in World War II, while a moral panic over graphic content emerged in the 1950s, highlighting the cultural impact of comic books.In this clip
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