10 collections related to Comic books, strips, etc. -- United States
DC Comics, Inc., Isabella, Jenny Blake, Von Eeden, Trevor
Size: 0.5 linear feet (1 archival box) Collection ID: MC 00779
The Black Lightning Comic Book Collection contains issues of DC Comics' Black Lightning series, featuring the superhero of the same name. The collection has all 11 comic book issues of the first Black Lightning series which ran from 1977 to 1978. The character was co-created by writer Jenny Blake Isabella and artist Trevor Von Eeden.
Dresser, Craig, Dark Horse Comics, DC Comics, Inc., Image Comics, Marvel Comics Group
Size: 28.75 linear feet (64 containers) Collection ID: MC 00754
The Craig Dresser Comic Book Collection contains over 1,000 comic books published between 1964 to 2016, primarily single issues but also graphic novels and collected volumes. Their topics are mostly superheroes and horror.
Ward, Douglas
Size: 36.25 linear feet (72 containers) Collection ID: MC 00811
The Douglas Ward American Comic Books Collection consists of 2057 comic book issues from various comic book publishers, including Marvel, DC Comics, Dark Horse, Image, and other publishers, dating from 1975-1999.
Arneson, D. J., Tallarico, Tony, 1933-2022
Size: 0.05 linear feet Collection ID: MSS 00479
This is the first issue of Lobo, the first major comic book series to be headlined by a Black character. Written by Don "D.J." Arneson and illustrated by Tony Tallarico, the comic follows a Black cowboy wrongly accused of a crime. Branded a fugitive, Lobo becomes a vigilante defender of justice in the Old West.
Fitzgerald, Bertram A., Jr., Fitzgerald Publishing Company
Size: 0.5 linear feet (1 archival box) Collection ID: MC 00767
The Golden Legacy Comic Book Collection contains 16 comic book issues from the Golden Legacy Illustrated History Magazine, published from 1966-1976. The focus of the series was educating about Black history. The series was published by Bertram A. Fitzgerald, Jr.'s Fitzgerald Publishing Company.
DiMassa, Diane, 1959-
Size: 0.05 linear feet (One folder) Collection ID: MSS 00478
This collection contains the first three issues of Hothead Paisan: Homicidal Lesbian Terrorist, an alternative satirical comic series by Diane DiMassa, a lesbian artist and writer.
Demcovici, John, Marvel Comics Group, DC Comics, Inc., Image Comics
Size: 15.8 linear feet (2 short comic book storage boxes, 5 archival boxes, and 7 archival cartons.) Collection ID: MC 00699
The John H. Demcovici Memorial Graphic Novel Collection consists of approximately 362 comic books in single issue and collected volume formats, dating from 1986-2019. The comics were originally owned by John Demcovici, an NC State University student who was born on February 19, 1993 and died on March 2, 2021. He posthumously received his diploma on May 23, 2021 at his memorial.
Abraham, Laura, Marvel Comics Group, DC Comics, Inc.
Size: 5 linear feet (6 comic storage boxes, 1 archival half box) Collection ID: MC 00713
The NC State University Libraries Research and Study Collection of Comic Books contains various titles primarily from the 2000s to the 2020s, with several from the 1950s. Titles are from DC Comics, Marvel Comics, and smaller publishers. Many of the materials feature women superheroes and were authored by women and People of Color. ...
MoreThe NC State University Libraries Research and Study Collection of Comic Books contains various titles primarily from the 2000s to the 2020s, with several from the 1950s. Titles are from DC Comics, Marvel Comics, and smaller publishers. Many of the materials feature women superheroes and were authored by women and People of Color. More recently published items in the collection reflect the new demographic of young adult readers of comic books. Some are reprints of classic comics and items distributed at Free Comic Book Day events. There are also international comics.
LessGreen, Scott E.
Size: 2 linear feet (4 boxes) Collection ID: MC 00817
The Scott Green Collection of Comics-Related Publications includes magazines, newsletters, and other publications about comics, comic collecting, and pop culture, as well as independent zines. Scott E. Green was a poet, author, and journalist who contributed to speculative fantasy and science fiction poetry. He published nonfiction ...
MoreThe Scott Green Collection of Comics-Related Publications includes magazines, newsletters, and other publications about comics, comic collecting, and pop culture, as well as independent zines. Scott E. Green was a poet, author, and journalist who contributed to speculative fantasy and science fiction poetry. He published nonfiction books and poetry collections. He served as a leader and member of multiple science fiction writers’ associations.
LessSize: 0.25 linear feet (1 halfbox) Collection ID: MC 00787
The Wimmen's Commix Collection includes the first ongoing comic book series written entirely by women. It was published from 1972-1992. The series focuses on women's issues including sex, menstruation, gender roles, queerness, and politics.