The Comic Book Makers by Joe Simon & Jim Simon | Softcover

Brimming with vivid anecdotes and behind-the-scenes revelations, this captivating history by original Captain America creator Joe Simon dives into the lives of the visionaries who shaped the Golden Age of comics. From the creators behind Superman, Spider-Man, Archie, and Captain Marvel to the unsung heroes and controversial figures of the industry, Simon paints a compelling portrait of a cultural revolution. Encounter the crime comics editor later accused of a grisly murder, the brilliant horror artist granted temporary release from a mental institution just to meet deadlines, and Senator Estes Kefauver, whose anti-comics crusade linked the medium to juvenile delinquency. This is the untold story of the creators, scandals, and struggles that built an American art form.

"The Comic Book Makers is like a school reunion, lavish with anecdotes that fill in the gap of threadbare memory. The Comic Book Makers is avery valuable work by a member of one of the most important teams in comic book history. Joe Simon deserves applause." -- Will Eisner.

Softcover | 2003