The Great Monster Magazines: A Critical Study of the Black and White Publications of the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s

This is a critical overview of monster magazines from the 1950s through the 1970s. ""Monster magazine"" is a blanket term to describe both magazines that focus primarily on popular horror movies and magazines that contain stories featuring monsters, both of which are illustrated in comic book style and printed in black and white. The book describes the rise and fall of these magazines, examining the contributions of Marvel Comics and several other well-known companies, as well as evaluating the effect of the Comics Code Authority on both present and future efforts in the field. It identifies several sub-genres, including monster movies, zombies, vampires, sword-and-sorcery, and pulp-style fiction. The work includes several indexes and technical credits.

Author: Robert Michael Bobb Cotter
Publisher: McFarland and Company, Inc.
Published: 04/02/2019
Pages: 238
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 9.90h x 7.00w x 0.50d
ISBN13: 9781476678986
ISBN10: 1476678987
BISAC Categories:
- Performing Arts | Film | General
- Social Science | Media Studies
- Literary Criticism | Comics & Graphic Novels

About the Author
The late Robert Michael "Bobb" Cotter was a graphic designer. In addition to having written several books about comics and film, he wrote a monthly column for Creepy Classics. He lived in Pittsburgh.