Description
Featuring over 200 comic books and original comic art, the exhibition at the Montclair (NJ) Art Museum traces how comic books have reflected national events, aspirations, and attitudes — from the battles waged against Axis powers and corp. corruption by Superman and Captain America, to the era of the 1960s when Spider-Man emerged as the quintessential super hero of his time — an adolescent who had to contend with his own insecurities while fighting evil. Includes a section exploring the impact of the 9/11 crisis as super heroes of the new century worked alongside real, ordinary heroes to address the greatest catastrophe on American soil. Includes contributions by Michael Uslan, Patterson Sims, and Twig Johnson. Full-color illustrations.
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![Panaesthetics: On the Unity and Diversity of the Arts (The Anthony Hecht Lectures in the Humanities Series) [Hardcover] Albright, Daniel](https://artwheelshop.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/71tyEo5BxYL._SY385_-1.jpg)
![Angels and Wild Things: The Archetypal Poetics of Maurice Sendak [Paperback] Cech, John](https://artwheelshop.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/91YTCMrs8jL._SY385_.jpg)

![Rod Cook: Photographs [Paperback] Bennette, John & Rod Cook and Profusely illustrated](https://artwheelshop.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/61N41mc1PEL._SY522_-1-300x450.jpg)
![Lavender - Al Queda/Scuba Horse (Limited Edition Arists slik screen) [Hardcover] Faile](https://artwheelshop.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/51RXZR1062L._SY342_-1.jpg)

![Inspired by China: Contemporary Furnituremakers Explore Chinese Traditions [Paperback] Nancy Berlinger and Edward S. Cooke, Jr.](https://artwheelshop.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/A10vfn5LKIL._SY425_-1-300x425.jpg)
![Andromeda Hotel: The art of Joseph Cornell [Paperback] Lichtenstein, Therese](https://artwheelshop.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/91WwLem6WZL._SY385_-1.jpg)


![The Ceramics of Weston Priory/Brother Thomas [Paperback] Patricia Cahill, Editor](https://artwheelshop.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/51gMymLxKzL._SY385_-1-300x385.jpg)