Vassallo, Michael
Atlas at War
- ISBN 13:
- 9781682474709
- author:
- Vassallo, Michael
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Naval Institute Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 272
- Dimensions:
- 27.9 x 21.6 centimetres
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Comics & Graphic Novels, Historical Fiction,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Atlas at War! collects 50 hard-hitting stories from Atlas Comics, the company that became Marvel Comics and published more war titles than anyone in the industry between 1951 and 1960. Comics historian Dr. Michael J. Vassallo has chosen the best of the best, featuring the artwork of 20 different artists, including Russ Heath, John Severin, and Jack Kirby. The book covers two periods of war comics: the brutal pre-code era, where graphic depictions of war action were rendered by artists who were World War II veterans themselves, and the post-code period, where code restrictions forced creators to tell stories without graphic violence. The stories cover all aspects of war, from famous campaigns and weaponry to personal soldier stories and political topics. With meticulous restoration of the original artwork by comic art restorer Allan Harvey, Atlas at War! offers a unique glimpse into the history of war comics. This collection will finally show that Atlas' war titles were second to no one, and is a must-have for anyone interested in the genre.
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