Comics : Industry Books : #COMIC_CREATORS_ON_SM-#KIRBY_KING

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This section lists various generally more serious books about the comics industry as a whole, and more specifically about Spider-Man and about Marvel.

The topics are various, covering things such as how to write comics, analysis of the techniques used in comics, and the social impact of comics. Other books here cover the history of Marvel, including specific episodes in Marvel's history such as their 80s/90s struggle with bankruptcy.

If you're looking to perform get help with an introduction into the more academic issues related to the history and social impact of the comic book genre, then these books represent our list of suggestions.

Section Name: Industry Material
Base Level: No Spidey

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Comics Creators on Spider-Man
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Publisher:  Titan Books
Writer:  Tom DeFalco
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Jul 2004 : NM ($15.00) : SM Article
 Review by The Editor (4.5 Webs)
Comic Book Encyclopedia
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 Summary: Spider-Man Entries
Publisher:  HarperCollins Publishers
Senior Editor:  Josh Behar
Writer:  Ron Goulart
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Oct 2004 : NM ($50.00) : SM Article
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Mantlo: A Life in Comics
 Summary: Spider-Man Reference: Reprints covers of ASM #181, MTU #40, 48, 53, 56, PPSSM #24, 29, others. Features on Mantlo's Spectacular Spider-Man, Spider-Man/Hulk Team-Ups
Publisher:  Sleeping Giant Comics
Writers:  David Yurkovich, Michael Mantlo
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No Month 2007 : NM ($7.50) : SM Reference
Webslinger
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 Summary: Unauthorized Essays on Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man
Publisher:  BenBella Books
Editor:  Gerry Conway, Leah Wilson
Writer:  Darren Hudson Dick, Lawrence Watt-Evans, Keith R.A. DeCandido, Robert B. Taylor, Lou Anders, Richard Hanley, Matthew Pustz, Michael A. Burstein, Joseph McCabe, Robert Greenberger, Brett Chandler Patterson, J.R. Fettinger, Adam-Troy Castro, Paul Lytle, David Hopkins, Robert Burke Richardson, Michael Marano
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Mar 2007 : NM ($18.00) : SM Article
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Brush Strokes With Greatness
 Story: "The Life and Art of Joe Sinnott"
 Summary: Spider-Man on Cover
Publisher:  TwoMorrows Publishing
Writer:  Tim Lasiuta
Cover Artist:  Joe Sinnott
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Apr 2007 : NM ($18.00) : SM Cover
John Romita...And All That Jazz!
 Summary: Spider-Man on Cover and Throughout, reprints Spider-Man Strips of 11/17/79, 3/25/07, 4/17/07
Publisher:  TwoMorrows Publishing
Writers:  Roy Thomas, Jim Amash
Cover Artist:  John Romita, Sr.
Spider-Man Strip Artists:  John Romita, Sr., Larry Leiber
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Jul 2007 : NM ($25.00) : SM Cover
The Marvel Vault
 Story: "A Museum-in-a-Book with Rare Collectibles From the World of Marvel"
 Summary: Spider-Man on Cover and Throughout
Publisher:  Running Press
Writers:  Roy Thomas, Peter Sanderson
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Oct 2007 : NM ($50.00) : SM Cover
Kirby: King of Comics
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 Summary: Spider-Man References: Reprints cover of Amazing Fantasy #15, Daredevil #1, Toys for Tots Poster, Super-Hero Postage Stamps, Kirby Self-Portrait from Marvelmania International, Marvelmania International Production Art
Publisher:  Harry N. Abrams, Inc.
Writer:  Mark Evanier
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No Month 2008 : NM ($40.00) : SM Reference
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