Brief History of Comic Book Movies

A Brief History of Comic Book Moviestraces the meteoric rise ofthe hybrid art form of the comic book film. These films trace their originsback to the early 1940s, when the first Batman and Superman serialswere made. The serials, and later television shows in the 1950s and60s, were for the most part designed for children. But today, withthe continuing rise of Comic-Con, they seem to be more a part ofthe mainstream than ever, appealing to adults as well asyounger fans. This book examines comic book movies from the pastand present, exploring how these films shaped American culture fromthe post-World War II era to the present day, and how they adapted to the changing tastes and mores of succeeding generations.