Guide to the Walter C. Dopierala Comic Book Collection 1949-1960
University of Chicago Library Guide to the Walter C. Dopierala Comic Book Collection 1949-1960 © 2008 University of Chicago Library Table of Contents Descriptive Summary 3 Information on Use 3 Access 3 Citation 3 Historical Note 3 Scope Note 4 Related Resources 5 Subject Headings 5 INVENTORY 5 Descriptive Summary Identifier ICU.SPCL.DOPIERALA Title Dopierala, Walter C. Comic Book Collection Date 1949-1960 Size 22.5 linear feet (45 boxes) Repository Special Collections Research Center University of Chicago Library 1100 East 57th Street Chicago, Illinois 60637 U.S.A. Abstract This collection of mid-twentieth century comic books was built by Walter C. Dopierala, an alumnus of the University of Chicago (A.B. 1966). It contains over 2,000 comic books, representing a wide variety of popular titles. Comic books are arranged by genre, including comedy-fantasy, adventure, western, Classics Illustrated, and superheroes. Information on Use Access The collection is open for research. Citation When quoting material from this collection, the preferred citation is: Dopierala, Walter C. Comic Book Collection [Box #, Folder #], Special Collections Research Center, University of Chicago Library Historical Note Comic books have had a turbulent history in the United States, and only recently have gained acceptance as an authentic literary genre. The Golden Age of Comic Books, from the 1930s through the late 1940s, saw a surge of popularity in comic books, as well as the creation of many of the major comics that are still in publication today. Superman, the first comic book superhero, debuted in 1938 in Action Comics, published by DC Comics. The new character was an instant success and led to the creation of such famous superheroes as Batman, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, and The Flash.
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