The American Comic Book Chronicles continues its ambitious series of
full-color hardcovers where TwoMorrows' top authors document every
decade of comic book history from the 1940s to today! John Wells
headlines this second volume on the 1960s, covering all the pivotal
moments and behind-the-scenes details of comics during the stormy
cultural upheaval of 1965-1969. You'll get a year-by-year account of
the most significant publications, notable creators, and impactful
trends, including the transformation of Marvel Comics into a pop
phenomenon. Wally Wood's Tower Comics storms on the scene with the
T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents while Charlton's Action Heroes strike a blow
of their own! Batmania sweeps the nation as the smash Adam West TV
show pushes superhero comic sales into orbit! Roy Thomas, Neal Adams,
and Denny O'Neil lead a wave of fresh young voices in the comic book
industry! Gold Key unlocks a new format with its digest line! The
Archies and Josie & the Pussycats sing their way to the top! These are
just a few of the events chronicled in this exhaustive, full-color
hardcover.