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A book that looks new but has been read. Cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket (if applicable) is included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. May be very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover. Very minimal wear and tear. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections.
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Located in: Cleveland, Ohio, United States
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Subject
- Books on Collecting
- Topic
- Books
- ISBN
- 9780452295322
About this product
Product Information
Fascinating and often bizarre true stories behind more than 130 urban legends about comic book culture Was Superman a Spy? demystifies all of the interesting stories, unbelievable anecdotes, wacky rumors, and persistent myths that have piled up like priceless back issues in the seventy-plus years of the comic book industry, including: * Elvis Presley's trademark hairstyle was based on a comic book character (True) * Stan Lee featured a gay character in one of Marvel's 1960s war comics (False) * Wolverine of the X-Men was originally meant to be an actual wolverine (True) * What would have been DC's first black superhero was changed at the last moment to a white hero (True) * A Dutch inventor was blocked from getting a patent on a process because it had been used previously in a Donald Duck comic book (True) With many more legends resolved, Was Superman a Spy? is a must-have for the legions of comic book fans and all seekers of "truth, justice, and the American way."
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Penguin Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0452295327
ISBN-13
9780452295322
eBay Product ID (ePID)
71708727
Product Key Features
Genre
Référence, Social Science, Comics & Graphic Novels
Publication Year
2009
Language
English
Artist/Writer
Brian Cronin
Dimensions
Item Height
0.6in
Item Length
8in
Item Width
5.3in
Item Weight
8 Oz
Additional Product Features
Number of Pages
256 Pages
Professional Grader
Twelfth Grade
Format
Uk-B Format Paperback
Era Range
18-Up
Publication Name
Was Superman a Spy? : and OTHER Comic Book Legends Revealed
Lccn
2008-030601
Target Audience
Trade
Illustrated
Yes
Grade to
Up
Topic
Nonfiction / General, Folklore & Mythology, Popular Culture, Anthologies, Curiosities & Wonders
Lc Classification Number
Pn6725.C76 2009
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