AuthorSpeak with Robert Sodaro

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A brief talk talk about the origins of comics, touching on things like:
According to experts, there are two uniquely American art forms, Jazz and comicbooks. 

The Yellow Kid in McFadden's Flats which was published in 1897.
In 1933, Funnies on Parade became the first colored comic book printed in the now-standard comic book format we know today.
The first place comics were bound and colorized was here in CT
The first superhero is considered to be Popeye the Sailorman

From there, a brief talk about the heroes we all know (Superman, Batman, Captain America, Spider-Man), some of the earliest serials, TV shows and films,  then about the cultural significance of superheroes, and why they are important to our own pop cultural heritage.

Another topic will be the differences between comics and movies, the author's own history and association with comics, as a reader, fan, professional in the field (journalist, creator, publisher, and historian) and why they are so important.


If time allows, there will be a chat about the current crop of comicbook films coming out this year.

Comicbook films due out this year

  1. Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man Where: Disney+: Now
  2. Invincible Season 3 Where: Prime Video: Now
  3. Captain America: Brave New World Where: In theaters February 14, 2025
  4. Daredevil: Born Again Where: Disney+ March 4, 2025
  5. Thunderbolts* Where: In theaters: May 2, 2025
  6. Ironheart Where: Disney+: June 24, 2025
  7. Superman Where: In theaters: July 11, 2025
  8. The Fantastic Four: First Steps: In theaters: July 11, 2025
  9. Peacemaker Season 2: Max: August 2025
  10. Eyes of Wakanda: Disney+: August 6, 2025
  11. Marvel Zombies: Disney+: October 3, 2025
  12. Wonder Man: Disney+: December 2025

 

Robert J. (“Bob”) Sodaro is an American born writer, editor, and digital graphic artist, who is perhaps best known as a journalist for the comicbook industry during the ‘80s & ‘90s. He currently contributes stories to several indie comicbook publishers including, Dark Fire Press, Red Anvil, Main Enterprises, Pronto, InDELLible, Wunderfunders, Comics United, and others. He is the creator of a number of intellectual properties including Agent Unknown, Wülf Girlz, Girl Skout Wars, The Adventures of Hot Girl & Totally Hot Girl, and others. As a graphic production artist, he has produced magazines, books, and newsletters, as well as digital content for several clients, including Main Enterprises, Glass House Graphics, Pronto Comics, BuffaloAvenue Press, and others.

 

Refreshments will be provided by the Library

 

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