1. CHAPTER 1 Look, up in the sky! CHAPTER1

2. 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

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. Lesson Objectives for: September 11 th, 2013 Students will understand an overview of the comic book industry. Students will understand the reaction of superheroes to 9/11/2001. Do NOW!agenda In light of today being 9/11, who is the “superhero” in your life? Write about that real person and what impact they have made on your life. 1.Do now! 2.Finish chapter 1 guided notes 3.Continue Superman documentary

6. September 11 th, 2001. 8. After the decline of comics in the 1990’s, what event rebounded the comic book industry?

7. 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.

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

10. Batman and Robin in 1997. 13. What Batman movie is blamed for almost destroying the franchise?