Imagine this, go to a comic book shop and pick up a comic book that has Comic Code Authority “approved” logo. And then you are wondering hmm, what’s the story beside this symbol? Did Comic Code Authority contribute to decline of popularity of comic books? Well it’s a long story. Since the beginning comics where known for kids, but as of now times have changed and writers broke the Comic Code Authority in the 1970’s so writers can focus more on complex themes; social issues. After two decades Comic Code Authority disappeared as the code was no longer useful. Whereas, writers were still looking to break the chain when Comics Code Authority was there for until two decades. While Comics Code Authority
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Including, there being a paranoia to see that kids may imitate what they see on when reading comic books. Marvel broke the chain and soon DC followed Marvel’s approach . Comics skyrocketed in popularity at the same time there was World War 1 and World War 2. Frederic Wertham is the reason Comics Code Authority formed in first place. Even when the problem with Fredric Wertham was going on, comic book writers and publishers still continued amidst the chaos. Another artist Jack “King” Kirby worked during his tenure during this time and created most of Marvel’s heroes as we know it. Meanwhile, “There was also the legendary Jack Kirby, who hid commentary on huge political and social ideas within the superhero genre.” (Santos) For those interested in superheroes, Jack Kirby hid secret messages about what’s noble and evil. Surprisingly, response was …show more content…
Jack Kirby would create another patriotic superhero named Captain America who was equivalent to DC’s Big Blue Scout Superman. His title didn’t last long while being a hope in World War 1 and World War 2, however, his series was cancelled for many reasons. During the time, McCarthyism coincided with Fredric Wertham reports and because of that The book, which boasted Captain America…Commie Smasher! as a subtitle, was an obvious product of the McCarthy era. The public did not warm to it. The Captain America series was canceled for a second time in September 1954.” ("Captain America.") With the release of the book Seduction of The Innocent and Captain America..Commie Smasher! patriotic superheroes were dying out. But, over time comics were not known for kids and they explored mature themes, social issues as a result of Comic Book Authority just going to waste altogether. Since, Comic Code Authority and Fredric Wertham were the villains of the comic book industry it’s that they are gone. Imagining what could have happened if the comic book industry had crashed and went out of business. Watchmen was the one that truly started the mature comic book genre but it goes way back in the 70’s when Stan Lee wrote about the comic book, didn’t even care about the Comic Code Authority. But Watchmen did revolutionize the comic book genre, it’s still relevant to
Including, there being a paranoia to see that kids may imitate what they see on when reading comic books. Marvel broke the chain and soon DC followed Marvel’s approach . Comics skyrocketed in popularity at the same time there was World War 1 and World War 2. Frederic Wertham is the reason Comics Code Authority formed in first place. Even when the problem with Fredric Wertham was going on, comic book writers and publishers still continued amidst the chaos. Another artist Jack “King” Kirby worked during his tenure during this time and created most of Marvel’s heroes as we know it. Meanwhile, “There was also the legendary Jack Kirby, who hid commentary on huge political and social ideas within the superhero genre.” (Santos) For those interested in superheroes, Jack Kirby hid secret messages about what’s noble and evil. Surprisingly, response was …show more content…
Jack Kirby would create another patriotic superhero named Captain America who was equivalent to DC’s Big Blue Scout Superman. His title didn’t last long while being a hope in World War 1 and World War 2, however, his series was cancelled for many reasons. During the time, McCarthyism coincided with Fredric Wertham reports and because of that The book, which boasted Captain America…Commie Smasher! as a subtitle, was an obvious product of the McCarthy era. The public did not warm to it. The Captain America series was canceled for a second time in September 1954.” ("Captain America.") With the release of the book Seduction of The Innocent and Captain America..Commie Smasher! patriotic superheroes were dying out. But, over time comics were not known for kids and they explored mature themes, social issues as a result of Comic Book Authority just going to waste altogether. Since, Comic Code Authority and Fredric Wertham were the villains of the comic book industry it’s that they are gone. Imagining what could have happened if the comic book industry had crashed and went out of business. Watchmen was the one that truly started the mature comic book genre but it goes way back in the 70’s when Stan Lee wrote about the comic book, didn’t even care about the Comic Code Authority. But Watchmen did revolutionize the comic book genre, it’s still relevant to