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2025 Fall > UGRD > HIST > HIST 175

Comic Books in America: The History of Comic Books and American Society since 1938

Course #: HIST 175

Description:
In 1938 a man in a colorful costume appeared on the cover of Action Comics #1, a comic aimed at eight year old boys. Superman went on to become one of the most internationally recognized figures in the world. Since then there have been crime comics, romance comics, science fiction comics, and many other genres; in the 21st century "Graphic Novels" appear on the best seller lists and are reviewed in the nation's leading newspapers. This course will examine the history of comic books, and how they have both reflected and influenced American society across more than seven decades.

Section Class Number Schedule/Time Instructor Location
01 12557 MWF
12:00 - 12:50 pm
Hacsi,Timothy HLL-3507 Media Auditorium
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 09/02/2025 - 12/12/2025
Capacity: 80
Enrolled: 81
Status: Closed
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes: This course uses course material available through the Healey Library and other sources. There is no cost for the course material for this course. For more information about no-cost course material, please visit open.umb.edu.
Pre Requisites:
Course Attributes: United States, Library and other resources, no cost materials