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The Need for a Hero: Comics in World War II

Posted on May 18, 2026 by ahcadmin

The Golden Age of Comics Comic books have been around since the beginning of the 19th century, but with World War II on the rise, America was in need of a hero—a super hero. The Golden Age of Comics is … Continue reading →

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Mort Weisinger: The Man Behind Superman in Comics’ Silver Age

Posted on August 19, 2024 by ahcadmin

Ever wonder who gave Superman his Fortress of Solitude, or why kryptonite comes in so many colors? Meet Mortimer “Mort” Weisinger, the unsung architect of Superman’s expansive mythology during the Silver Age of Comics. Born in April 1915 in New … Continue reading →

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