The Fellowship was fortunate enough to obtain a copy of COMIC BOOK HISTORY OF COMICS: COMICS FOR ALL #1 from IDW Publishing. Fred Van Lente
writes and letters, Ryan Dunlavey draws, and Adam Guzowski colors.
The Comic Book History of Comics is back, and in this issue
we’re introduced to the beginnings of the graphic novel. The idea dates back to
the 1830s in Europe (well before the idea came about in the US). The boys also
go into the differences in the history and social reactions between the US and
Europe in the early days, and how the markets reacted to each other.
Because I’m a comics fan and a history buff, the first arc
of this book really hit me in the bullseye (like peanut butter and chocolate,
one might say). And now it’s back with more, and yet again this book proves to
be well researched and well executed, with excellent detail presented with just
enough humor to keep any reader interested. And the art does a wonderful job of
representing a wide array of styles.
To say I’m excited that this title is back for more would be
a gross understatement. The idea of a comic book that can teach me something
about history is one that I can always get behind. Go get this book.
COMIC BOOK HISTORY OF COMICS: COMICS FOR ALL #1 is available
now from your local comic shop, or online at idwpublishing.com.
~Mike ( @MikeyGeek )
