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Issue: From Aargh! to Zap! Harvey Kurtzman’s Visual History of the Comics #[nn]
Publication Date: January 1991
 
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Variant: unnamed
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Publisher: FlagSimon and Schuster
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Indicia Publisher: Prentice Hall Press
On Sale Date: (not set)
Volume:
Pages: 100
ISBN: 0133636801
UPC/EAN: 978013363680252500
Price: $25.00 USD
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Content Items: 17 (9 stories, 0 covers)
Editor(s): Howard Zimmerman
Disclose Notes: A limited edition hardcover was published by Kitchen Sink.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color cover; color and black & white interior
Dimensions: 11" x 15"
Paper Stock: cardstock cover; glossy interior
Binding: paperback
Publishing Format: one-shot
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The Four-Color Phenomenon

Informational (about comics)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Harvey Kurtzman
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: non-fiction
Synopsis: Overview of comic book history and an introduction to the book.
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Pages: 1
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The Spirit of the Age

Informational (about comics)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Harvey Kurtzman
Penciller(s): various
Inker(s): various
Colorist(s): various
Letterer(s): various; typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: non-fiction
Character(s): Sheena; Käanga; Red Bee; The Spirit [Denny Colt]; Plaster of Paris; Will Eisner (photo); Superman; Batman; Wonder Woman; Kay; The Cheetah; Samson; The Flame; Rex Dexter; Uncle Sam; Quicksilver; Sally O'Neil; Plastic Man [Eel O'Brian]; Omar McGootch; Captain Marvel [Billy Batson]; Dr. Sivana; Jack Kirby (photo); Captain America; Bucky; Adolf Hitler; Red Skull; Hermann Goerring
Synopsis: About Will Eisner and a few other creators of the Golden Age.
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Pages: 13.25
Disclose Notes: Includes comic pages and covers, as well as some stories indexed separately.
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): E. Segar
Penciller(s): E. Segar
Inker(s): E. Segar
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Popeye
Character(s): J. Worthington Wimpy; Popeye; Olive Oyl; Bill Barnacle; Sappo; Wotasnozzle; Myrtle
First Line: There's a rough-looking fellow coming in to see you
Synopsis: Popeye is reunited with Bill Barnacle.
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Reprint Notes: Popeye (King Features Syndicate) - 19xx-xx-xx
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Pages: 0.25
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): George Herriman
Penciller(s): George Herriman
Inker(s): George Herriman
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: anthropomorphic
Feature(s): Krazy Kat
Character(s): Ignatz Mouse; Krazy Kat; Kolin Kelly; Bull Pupp
First Line: Alright, I'm being pursued, a relentless rabble runs me around
Synopsis: Ignatz locks himself in the jail.
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Reprint Notes: Krazy Kat (King Features Syndicate) 1941-11-30
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Pages: 0.25
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Milton Caniff
Penciller(s): Milton Caniff
Inker(s): Milton Caniff
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure
Feature(s): Terry and the Pirates
Character(s): Terry Lee; Burma
First Line: But, gee, Burma, you're getting all steamed up for no reason!
Synopsis: Burma doesn't get along with Raven and leaves.
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Reprint Notes: Terry and the Pirates (News Syndicate Co.) 1941-08-10
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Pages: 0.25
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Will Eisner
Penciller(s): John Spranger
Inker(s): Will Eisner; Bob Palmer
Colorist(s): Will Eisner; Bob Palmer
Letterer(s): Martin DeMuth
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure, mystery, superhero
Feature(s): The Spirit
Character(s): P'Gell; The Spirit [Denny Colt]; Hans Dammt; Emil Petit; Picar; Professor Cardiac
First Line: I am P'Gell.... and this is not a story for little boys!!
Synopsis: P'Gell tries to sell a formula for immortality.
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Pages: 1.75
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The Quiet After the Storm

Informational (about comics)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Harvey Kurtzman
Penciller(s): various
Inker(s): various
Colorist(s): various
Letterer(s): various; typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: non-fiction
Character(s): John; Linda; Jane; Burly; Crime; Johnny Ross; Fitz; Mary Gale; Tony Craig; Kilowski; Regan; Nick Petroni; Powerhouse Pepper; Gene Meanbean; Archie Andrews; Jughead Jones; Betty Cooper; Miss Grundy; Lulu; Tubby; Donald Duck; Huey Duck; Louie Duck; Dewey Duck; Azure Blue; Howland Owl; Churchy LaFemme; Miz Heron; Pogo Possum; Albert Alligator; MacDougal; Froggie; Buckeye
Synopsis: Genres and creators that came around after the war.
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Pages: 6
Disclose Notes: Has covers and pages from various comic books.
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Comics for Adults

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Credits
Writer(s): Harvey Kurtzman
Penciller(s): various
Inker(s): various
Colorist(s): various
Letterer(s): various; typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: non-fiction
Character(s): The Crypt-Keeper; The Old Witch; The Vault-Keeper; Lustig; Hinkston; John Black; John Oxton; Julius Caesar; Peter; Robert E. Lee; Washakie; Chesterfield; Reissman; Yuan; Wendy; Travis; Eckles; Lesper; Harry; Mona; Buck Rogers
Synopsis: EC Comics and the people who worked there.
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Pages: 10.75
Disclose Notes: Has covers and pages of various comic books as well as two complete stories indexed separately.
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Master Race

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bill Gaines (co-plot); Al Feldstein (co-plot, script)
Penciller(s): Bernie Krigstein
Inker(s): Bernie Krigstein
Letterer(s): Jim Wroten
Subject Matter
Genres: drama
Character(s): Carl Reissman; Adolf Hitler (flashback)
Synopsis: While riding a train, the former concentration camp commander comes face to face with an inmate who threatened to get him.
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Pages: 0.5
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Big 'If'!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Harvey Kurtzman
Penciller(s): Harvey Kurtzman
Inker(s): Harvey Kurtzman
Letterer(s): Ben Oda
Subject Matter
Genres: war
Character(s): Paul Maynard; Max (flashback)
Synopsis: Paul Maynard wonders what could have happened had any one of a number of what ifs had happened.
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Pages: 1.75
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And Then I Wrote...

Informational (about comics)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Harvey Kurtzman
Penciller(s): various
Inker(s): various
Colorist(s): various
Letterer(s): various; typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: non-fiction
Character(s): Dr. Whatsit; Melvin; Joe; Ed; Buffalo Bill; Howdy Diddit; Shermlock Shomes; Mrs. Gowanus; Lassie Rover; Mickey Rodent; Horace Horszneck; Darnold Duck; Fritz; Woman Wonder; Steve; Starchie; Bottleneck; Wedgie Van Smelt; Batboy; Rubin; Flesh Garden; Dr. Zark; Dale; Gopo; Black and Bluehawk; Teddy; Punj; Daddy Peacebucks; Mommy Peacebucks; The Lone Stranger; Pronto; Golden; Blakely; Flynn; Casey; Edward Kirks; Alberto Banano; Buffoon; Barefoot; Everett Dirkdaughter; Henry Doorshack; Charles Portzebie; John McLellillellillin; Stuart Sawhimintown; Henry Jackdaughter; Lana Cheesecake; Joseph McCartawy; Marshall Kane; Mrs. Kane; Ramona; Ellen; Rosie; Brunette; Dogwood; Little Melvin Rooney; Smilin' Melvin; Upwind Johnson; Alfred E. Neuman
Synopsis: Kurtzman on Mad Magazine.
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Pages: 9
Disclose Notes: Has many pages from Mad including a complete story, indexed separately.
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Superduperman!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Harvey Kurtzman
Penciller(s): Wally Wood (signed)
Inker(s): Wally Wood (signed)
Colorist(s): Marie Severin
Letterer(s): Ben Oda
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Hero Worship Dept.
Character(s): Superduperman [Clark Bent]; Lois Pain; Copy Boy; W. Twitchell; Captain Marbles [Billy Spafon]
Synopsis: Superduperman defeats Captain Marbles by causing Marbles to punch himself out, but Superduperman still can't make it with Lois.
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Pages: 2
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Into the Underground

Informational (about comics)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Harvey Kurtzman
Penciller(s): various
Inker(s): various
Colorist(s): various
Letterer(s): various; typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: non-fiction
Character(s): Daisy Moe; L'l Ab'r; Tornadoe McBoingboing; Sgt. Bilker; Colonel Haul; Sir Dillery; Col. Winken; Dr. Blinken; Maj. Nod; Irvy; Rinny-Tin-Tin; Sweety; Softy; Silky; Purey; Goody; Lovey; Shiny; Whitie; Faithful; Freckles; Beauty; Cutie; Tooty; Fruitti; Hansel; Gretel; Frankenstien; Ming; Julius Caeser; Walter Kronkite; Queen Elizabeth; Ernie Kovacs (photo); Goodman Beaver; Mr. Nelson; Effie; Annie Fanny; Becky; Nadine; Wanda Homefree; Wonder Wart-Hog; Trashman; Mrs. Smith; Zippy the Pinhead; Fritz the Cat; Mr. Natural
Synopsis: About Trump, Humbug, Help and the underground cartoonists.
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Pages: 13.5
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Like How to Carve Turkey

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Arnold Roth [as A. R.] (signed)
Inker(s): Arnold Roth [as A. R.] (signed)
Colorist(s): ? (one-tone)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Synopsis: How to supposedly carve a turkey.
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Pages: 0.25
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Rick Griffin
Penciller(s): Rick Griffin
Inker(s): Rick Griffin
Letterer(s): Rick Griffin
Subject Matter
Genres: anthropomorphic, humorous
Character(s): Joe
First Line: Hello Joe how ya doin?
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Pages: 0.25
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The Super-Hero Revival

Informational (about comics)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Harvey Kurtzman
Penciller(s): various
Inker(s): various
Colorist(s): various
Letterer(s): various; typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: non-fiction
Character(s): Fantastic Four [Invisible Girl [Sue Storm]; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; Thing [Ben Grimm]; Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]]; Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; Avengers [Thor; Hulk; Iron Man; Ant-Man; Wasp] Loki; X-Men [Angel; Beast; Marvel Girl; Cyclops; Iceman]; Magneto; Daredevil; Karen Page; Foggy Nelson; Silver Surfer; Galactus; Uatu; Doctor Doom; May Parker; J. Jonah Jameson; Scorpion; Dr. Strange; Jimmy Olsen; Newsboy Legion; Orion; Mantis; Infinity Man; Mark Moonrider; Big Bear; Vykin; Serifan; Beautiful Dreamer; Mister Miracle; Kamandi; Nick Fury; Deadman; Batman; Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]; Tom Kalmaku; Savage; The Shadow; Conan; Manhunter [Paul Kirk]; Agano Nitobe; Reuben Flagg; Swamp Thing; M'Nagalah; Teen Titans [Starfire; Wonder Girl; Cyborg; Robin; Kid Flash; Raven]; Robotman; Joker
Synopsis: The super-hero revival and the changing standards.
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Pages: 18
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Comics As Art

Informational (about comics)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Harvey Kurtzman
Penciller(s): various
Inker(s): various
Colorist(s): various
Letterer(s): various; typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: non-fiction
Character(s): The Spirit [Denny Colt]; Arzach; Honey; Butterscotch; Jack the Bellboy; Susan; Michaelangelo; Donatello; Raphael; Leonardo; Cerebus; Elrod; Lord Julius; Dick Clark; Daffy; Penny; Izzy; Terry; Hopey; Maggie; Luba; Archie; MaricelaJorgie Johansen; Jack King; Mr. Enron
Synopsis: The influence of the Undergrounds on the American and European comic industries.
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Pages: 12

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