This paper will also go into the propaganda used in the comic books and how the propaganda was used to influence targeted audiences with an emphasis placed upon children and soldiers. The propaganda will range from stories relating to fighting the Germans and Japanese, to political messages and even comic books specifically targeted towards workers to inspire them to work harder. Propaganda in comic books relates to the next topic that will be discussed which is the role of comic books during the war. Controversy over the messages in comic books will be mentioned and a critical look into the argument between the connection between comic books and juvenile delinquency will be examined. The paper will conclude by illustrating how comic books were able to evolve and survive the hostility towards them and how they continue to thrive today.
The Origins of Comic Books
“Comics were not created-they evolved.” -Les Daniels, 1971 Comic books are simply a story that is told through sequential art. Sequential art