In this bonus episode, comic book expert Julian Chambliss sticks around to discuss his own childhood comic book collection, and reveals the one rare comic book he wishes he could find...
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Special guest for this episode:
- Julian Chambliss, a Professor of English at Michigan State University, whose research focuses on race, culture, and power in real and imagined spaces, with a particular interest in comic book history/
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Highlights from this episode:
- Comic books have played a significant role in fostering a love for reading among children.
- The accessibility of comic books in the United States was much greater during the speaker's childhood.
- Collecting comics can lead to acquiring valuable editions, but many childhood collections were discarded.
- The comic book market is complex and often confusing, especially regarding the value of certain issues.
- The speaker expresses a desire to own a rare comic called Lobo, known for its historical significance.
- Comic book conventions are places where collectors can search for rare finds and engage with others in the community.
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Additional Resources:
Origins and History
Golden, Silver, Bronze, and Modern Ages
Fandom, Endurance, and Collecting
Cross-Media Adaptations
Representation and Diversity
Julian Chambliss and Comics Scholarship
Comics Studies as an Academic Field
Digital Transformation, Webcomics, and New Platforms
Other Notable Reference Titles
- Comic Book Nation: The Transformation of Youth Culture in America – Bradford W. Wright
- Of Comics and Men: A Cultural History of American Comic Books – Jean-Paul Gabilliet
- Seal of Approval. The History of the Comics Code – Amy Kiste Nyberg
- Superhero: The Secret Origin of a Genre – Peter Coogan
- The Dark Age: Grim, Great & Gimmicky Post-Modern Comics – Mark Voger
- Baby Boomer Comics: The Wild, Wacky, Wonderful Comic Books of the 1960s! – Craig Shutt
- The Comic Book: The One Essential Guide for Comic Book Fans Everywhere – Paul Sassiene
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