For decades, comic books have been a part of American culture. Young and old are attracted to comic books by their bright colors, creative designs, and fantasy storylines. Comic books have helped shape American culture by their attraction to all groups of people. Many different comic books and heros have been popular through the years, but their rise in the popularity happened during the " Golden Age" of comics in the 1930's and 40's

By Denise Logsdon
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