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Joe Simon: My Life in Comics

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Joe Simon: My Life in Comics

"Gripping from the first page...Â If you love comic books, history, or just love a story ofÂ a real self-made man, you must read this book." - Shadowlocked

"A true visionary, Simon's book is laced with never-before-seenÂ photos and illustrations, and told in his own words. If you're at allÂ curious about the history of comics and one of its earliest visionaries, MyÂ Life in Comics is a must-read." - IGN

"... a lovely memoir, often funny, sometimes thought-provoking,Â and never ostentatious. Itâ€™s a true pleasure to read." - Graphic Novel Reporter

"... essential reading for any fan of comicÂ book history and storytelling." - ComicBook.com

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In his own words, this is the life of Joe Simon, one of the most important figures in comics history, and half of the famous creative team Simon and Kirby. Joe Simon co-created Captain America, and was the first editor in chief of Marvel Comics (where he hired Stan Lee for his first job in comics).Â

Simon began his prolific career in the Great Depression, and this book recounts his journey to New York City, his first comic book work, his meeting with Jack Kirby, and the role comics played in wartime America. He remembers the near-death of the comics, and the scramble to survive. And he reveals what it was like to bring comics out of their infancy, as they became an American art form.

Country	USA
Brand	Titan Books
Manufacturer	Titan Books
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	30 colour & 30 b&w line illustrations
Model	30 colour & 30 b&w line illustrations
Color	Multicolor
ReleaseDate	2011-06-21
UnitCount	1
Format	Illustrated
EANs	9781845769307

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