![]() ![]() Robbins's smart and zingy narrative guides us through the ups and downs of girl-centered comics from fashion model and paper doll comics to "true romance" tales.It's fascinating stuff, and if you're not already a comic-book hound, you may be tempted to become one.Before comix got all high falutin' and renamed themselves "graphic novels," there was a posse of to-be-reckoned-with women rattling around the scene, giving the Marvel superheroes a run for their money. Using examples from '40s to the present day, Robbins applauds little-girl heroines, such as Little Lulu, and smirks at strange role models like Tessi the Typist. Even if that doesn't surprise you, you may not know that at comics' mid-century heyday, girls bought most of them, or that more comics about you girls were produced than about superheroes or monsters.FromGirls to Grrrlz: A History of Female Comics from Teens to Zines,Trina Robbins' meticulously researched history of comic books written for girls and women, is filled with such lore not just about who was buying comics but also about who was starring in them.What's delightful about Robbins' opinioned history aside from the gorgeous design and tasty art is that it begins in 1941 with Archie, the now 58-year old teenager. Tarin Towers Once upon a time, every third periodical bought in this country was a comic book. ![]() ![]() Reviews from: ELLE SF BAY GUARDIAN LOS ANGELES TIMESby J. ![]()
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