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CHAPTER1. CHAPTER 1. Look, up in the sky!. INVOCATION: A Definition. the act of invoking or calling upon a deity, spirit, etc., for aid, protection, inspiration, or the like; supplication.

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CHAPTER 1

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

  2. INVOCATION: A Definition • 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.

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

  4. 5. What were the first villains Superman fought? Gangsters, corrupt politicians, fascists, and war profiteers. 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. 8. After the decline of comics in the 1990’s, what event rebounded the comic book industry? September 11th, 2001.

  6. 9. How did the industry survive the crash in the 1970’s? – what was the new sales system called? The introduction of the “direct market” system 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.

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

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

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