Military Comics

Military Comics
Publication information
PublisherQuality Comics
ScheduleMonthly
FormatStandard
Publication dateAugust 1941 – October 1945
No. of issues43
Main character(s)Blackhawk
Blue Tracer
Miss America

Military Comics, later Modern Comics, was a comic book anthology title published by Quality Comics during the Golden Age of Comic Books from 1941 until 1950.[1] The first issue of Military Comics is notable for featuring the debut of Blackhawk, Blue Tracer, and Miss America.[2][3][4][5][6]

With issue #44 (Nov. 1945), the title of the series was changed to Modern Comics. The series ended with issue #102 (Oct. 1950).

Creators involved with the title include Reed Crandall, Chuck Cuidera, Everett M. "Busy" Arnold, Klaus Nordling, Bob Powell, Fred Guardineer, Elmer Wexler, and Al McWilliams.

References

  1. ^ Koolman, Mike; Amash, Jim (2011). The Quality Companion. TwoMorrows Publishing. pp. 222–223. ISBN 978-1605490373.
  2. ^ Steranko, Jim. The Steranko History of Comics Volume 2. (Supergraphics, 1972).
  3. ^ "Quality Comic Group: A Brief History". Connecticut Historical Society. Archived from the original on September 27, 2007.
  4. ^ Polo, Susana (18 April 2018). "DC Comics' Blackhawks, explained". Polygon. Retrieved 17 April 2019.
  5. ^ "'Blackhawk': Who Is Steven Spielberg's DC Comics Team?". The Hollywood Reporter. 17 April 2018. Retrieved 17 April 2019.
  6. ^ "Spielberg once warned of superhero cinema's death. Now he's making a movie for DC Comics". Washington Post. Retrieved 17 April 2019.
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