Rise of the Superheroes is a comprehensive look at the comics, from the early comic books through their development for television and movies. Definitely a coffee table book for anyone who loves comics, whether it be a collector or simply a fan, this anthology gives readers the opportunity to see original artwork and to learn the origin story.
In full color, from the cover to the back, Rise of the Superheroes is a quality book designed for a niche market. Readers who are just into the superhero movies will be disappointed as to the content, since most of this book is targeted towards the comics themselves. This informative anthology explains the beginnings of this graphic art, transporting readers to the worlds that existed in the imaginations of many talented writers and artists. Although I did like seeing the original covers, the author went a little overboard in this area. There are many pages of artwork with only small captions describing the amount for which they sold, using pages that would have been better served with more information. I would recommend Rise of the Superheroes for readers who are comic book collectors and fans of the art form.
In full color, from the cover to the back, Rise of the Superheroes is a quality book designed for a niche market. Readers who are just into the superhero movies will be disappointed as to the content, since most of this book is targeted towards the comics themselves. This informative anthology explains the beginnings of this graphic art, transporting readers to the worlds that existed in the imaginations of many talented writers and artists. Although I did like seeing the original covers, the author went a little overboard in this area. There are many pages of artwork with only small captions describing the amount for which they sold, using pages that would have been better served with more information. I would recommend Rise of the Superheroes for readers who are comic book collectors and fans of the art form.