<description>&lt;p&gt;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...&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;...&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Special guest for this episode:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Julian Chambliss&lt;/strong&gt;, 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/&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;...&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Highlights from this episode:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Comic books have played a significant role in fostering a love for reading among children.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The accessibility of comic books in the United States was much greater during the speaker's childhood.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Collecting comics can lead to acquiring valuable editions, but many childhood collections were discarded.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The comic book market is complex and often confusing, especially regarding the value of certain issues.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The speaker expresses a desire to own a rare comic called Lobo, known for its historical significance.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Comic book conventions are places where collectors can search for rare finds and engage with others in the community.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;...&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Additional Resources:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Origins and History&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_American_comics" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;History of American comics - Wikipedia&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.toonsmag.com/history-of-american-comics/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;History Of American Comics: From Victorian Roots To The Modern Multimedia Era (Toons Mag)&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_comic_book" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;American comic book - Wikipedia&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Histoire_de_Mr._Vieux_Bois" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Histoire de Mr. Vieux Bois – Wikipedia + Guinness World Records&lt;/a&gt;,&lt;a href="https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/101001-first-comic" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt; Guinness World Records: First Comic&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.randomhistory.com/1-50/040comic.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;A History of the Comic Book - Random History&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Golden, Silver, Bronze, and Modern Ages&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.biowars.com/blog/comic-book-ages/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Comic Book Ages Explained - Biowars&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.comicbuyingcenter.com/silver-age-comics" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Silver Age Comics - Comic Buying Center&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://theslingsandarrows.com/the-flash-the-silver-age-volume-one/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;The Flash: The Silver Age - Slings &amp;amp; Arrows&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modern_Age_of_Comic_Books" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Modern Age of Comic Books - Wikipedia&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://gocollect.com/blog/20-major-comic-events-that-shaped-us" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;20 Major Comic Events That Shaped Us – GoCollect&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Fandom, Endurance, and Collecting&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.bignewsnetwork.com/news/278541546/why-comic-books-remain-popular-among-collectors" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Why Comic Books Remain Popular Among Collectors - Big News Network&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/us-comic-books-market-report" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;U.S. Comic Books Market Size, Share | Grand View Research&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Cross-Media Adaptations&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://comicbooklist.com/the-impact-of-comic-books-on-popular-culture/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;The Impact of Comic Books on Popular Culture -</description>

America: A History

Liam Heffernan

BONUS: The Industry of Comic Book Collectibles

DEC 6, 20258 MIN
America: A History

BONUS: The Industry of Comic Book Collectibles

DEC 6, 20258 MIN

Description

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.

...

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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Why Does Everyone Love Disney?

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