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The first American comic books, such as Famous Funnies (first sold in 1934), collected popular newspaper strips. As demand for comic books increased, writers and artists created new material specifically for the new format. In 1938, Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster introduced Superman, one of the most popular characters in the history of comic books. Superman inspired the creation of other heroes, notably Captain Marvel and Batman. Such artists as Will Eisner in "The Spirit" and Jack Cole in "Plastic Man" expanded the artistic possibilities of the comic-book format. |
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