Zap! Bang! Pow! Shazam!: The Appeal Of Comic Book Culture
http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2012-11-01/zap-bang-pow-shazam-appeal-comic-book-culture
If a picture is worth a thousand words, comic books pack a lot of bang for your buck. Once considered "kid stuff," comics are now big business for fans of all ages. And many classic comics have kept up with the times, featuring more diverse characters and plots that reflect cultural shifts. We explore the culture of comic books and their outsider appeal.
Guests
Amanda Berry
Assistant Professor in the Department of Literature, American University
Greg Bennett
co-owner and manager, Big Planet Comics in Bethesda, MD
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All hail Carl Barks and his Uncle Scrooge comics.
Your guest mentioned Frank Miller.
When I was young, His art starting in DD 158, and John Byrne with the Avengers and Xmen changed my experience with comics forever. At that point, the artist started to motivate my interest. For instance, I never enjoyed Batman until Marshall Rogers Started drawing. I think the role of the artist has often been understated in their influence.
Hi this is Marisol in Virginia
I think this is a marketing strategy, those of us who read comics now have the the capability of buying and since is retro we are willing to spend our income on memorabilia, because it makes us feel good. Also being a nerd is equal to being popular and successful in this time and age. Not that all of those who read comics are nerds...