![]() ![]() "This compilation is essential reading both old and new fans who revel in the art of comic books.This is a wealth of comic art and undeniable fun." -The New York Journal of Booksįor every superhero hitting the big time with a blockbuster movie, there are countless failures, also-rans, and D-listers. "It's a great idea, executed with adroit prose, attractive design and painstaking production quality-full-page, full-color excerpts accompany each entry, turning what could have been a merely dutiful archive into a vibrant, living, expertly curated tour of a long-neglected and seriously goofy facet of American cultural history." -Monkey See "This excellent book would be a worthy addition to any comic fan’s collection, be they the hardcore enthusiast or the more casual fan of the superhero genre.". ![]() " wealth of knowledge and whip-smart sense of humor add up to a book that’s both deeply informative and quite funny." -Seattle Weekly ![]() "This compendium of short-lived superheroes (from actual comics) will thrill and amaze." -Mental Floss "A volume rich with historical anecdotes and informed commentary on every era of comics history." -A.V. "Jon Morris has compiled the histories and art of some of the strangest and most unusual superheroes that ever saw print and collected them here for you. ![]()
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