COMICS ON TRIAL SC (2025)
"(W/A) Various Discover the dark chapter in comics' history when Congress held a series of hearings that explored whether or not comic books contributed to juvenille delinquency. Testimony from Walt Kelly, Milton Caniff, William Gaines, and Frederic Wertham given in April and June of 1954 is included. These are the hearings that almost killed the comics industry and lead to the creation of the Comics Code Authority. A must-have for historians and fans alike."
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CA$33.75COMICS ON TRIAL SC VOL 03 KIRBY VS DISNEY MARVEL (C: 0-0-1)
Release: December 28, 2011
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COMICS ON TRIAL SC VOL 01
"(W/A) Various Discover the dark chapter in comics' history when Congress held a series of hearings that explored whether or not comic books contributed to juvenille delinquency. Testimony from Walt Kelly, Milton Caniff, William Gaines, and Frederic Wertham given in April and June of 1954 is included. These are the hearings that almost killed the comics industry and lead to the creation of the Comics Code Authority. A must-have for historians and fans alike."
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COMICS ON TRIAL SC VOL 02
"A fascinating look at the comics and the courts. The DC vs. Victor Fox suit testimony (including Will Eisner's) is featured, as well at the final report of the 1954 Congressional Hearings into the Comics. Also featured are the depositions in the Kirby Estate vs. Disney/Marvel trial, including Roy Thomas, John Romita, Larry Leiber, and Stan Lee."
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COMICS ON TRIAL SC VOL 03 KIRBY VS DISNEY MARVEL (C: 0-0-1)
"The most important case in comic book history unfolds with depositions by Larry Leiber, Joe Sinnott, John Romita, Sr., Stan Lee, and others. Also included is the 44-page verdict from the judge."