CHAPTER 1 Look, up in the sky! CHAPTER1

the act of invoking or calling upon a deity, spirit, etc., for aid, protection, inspiration, or the like; supplication. an entreaty for aid and guidance from a Muse, deity, etc., at the beginning of an epic or epiclike poem. INVOCATION: A Definition

In the midst of the Great Depression, at the dawning of the Second World War. 2. When did the modern superhero come to life? 3. What did superheroes provide for the people? A means of comfort and escape. 4. Who was the first great superhero? Superman.

Gangsters, corrupt politicians, fascists, and war profiteers. 5. What were the first villains Superman fought? 6. What can we chart/connect the popularity of superheroes to in America? The rise and fall of public confidence and sense of well- being. 7. In the 1980’s, who were the villains Batman fought? Drug gangs, smugglers, and assorted other street thugs.

September 11 th, After the decline of comics in the 1990’s, what event rebounded the comic book industry?

The introduction of the “direct market” system 9. How did the industry survive the crash in the 1970’s? – what was the new sales system called? 10. What 2 titles attracted mainstream media attention? Batman: The Dark Knight Returns and Watchmen. 11. Which specific artist is credited the poor comic style of the early 1990’s? Rob Liefield.

Superman #75 – “The Death of Superman” 12. Which Superman comic in the 1990’s brought new fans into the hobby, but polarized others?

Batman and Robin in What Batman movie is blamed for almost destroying the franchise?