Hajdu, David.textNew York : Farrar, Straus and Giroux,2008.engIn the years between World War II and the emergence of television as a mass medium, American popular culture as we know it was first created--in the pulpy, boldly illustrated pages of comic books. No sooner had this new culture emerged than it was beaten down by church groups, community bluestockings, and a McCarthyish Congress--only to resurface with a crooked smile on its face in Mad magazine.-- From publisher description.Includes bibliographical references (p. [407]-412) and index.In the years between World War II and the emergence of television as a mass medium, American popular culture as we know it was first created--in the pulpy, boldly illustrated pages of comic books. No sooner had this new culture emerged than it was beaten down by church groups, community bluestockings, and a McCarthyish Congress--only to resurface with a crooked smile on its face in Mad magazine.-- From publisher description.Comic books, strips, etc.--United States--History--20th century.Comic books, strips, etc.--Social aspects--United States.http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0720/2007025024.htmlhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0740/2007025024-b.htmlhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0740/2007025024-d.htmlhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0828/2007025024-s.htmlURN:ISBN:9780374187675 (hardcover : alk. paper)URN:ISBN:0374187673 (hardcover : alk. paper)