Collection Guide
Collection Title:
Collection Number:
Get Items:
View entire collection guide
Search this collection
Table of contents
Contributing Institution:
Special Collections and Archives
Title: Comic Book Collection
Identifier/Call Number: UA.1977.001
Physical Description:
0.63 Linear Feet
Date (inclusive): 1961-1996
Abstract: Perceived to be a staple of literature entertainment, comic books introduced readers to superheroes and fictional stories.
One of the most iconic characters to emerge from the comic era was Tarzan "King of the Apes." The story of a man who grew
up to be the lord of the jungle, Tarzan swung through vines, battled fearsome creatures, and defeated powerful villains. Created
by Edgar Rice Burroughs in early 20th century, Tarzan captivated readers and became a comic book icon. The rise of Tarzan's
popularity led to the publication of numerous issues by many companies including DC Comics, Dark Horse Comics, and Dell. Today,
Tarzan is considered a staple in comic literature and has inspired movies, toys, and new comics. The bulk of this collection
features 1970s DC Tarzan comics. The collection also includes an issue of Batman, Mammy Yokum, Dennis the Menace, and Hurray
for Andy Capp!
Language of Material:
English
.
Comic Book Collection is the physical property of California State
University, Los Angeles, John F. Kennedy Memorial Library, Special Collections
and Archives.
Folder title, Series, Box number, Collection title, followed by
Special Collections and Archives, John F. Kennedy Memorial Library, California
State University, Los Angeles
The collection is organized into two series: I. Tarzan Comics and
II. Other Comics.
Perceived to be a staple of literature entertainment, comic books introduced
readers to superheroes and fictional stories. One of the most iconic characters to
emerge from the comic era was Tarzan "King of the Apes." The story of a man
who grew up to be the lord of the jungle, Tarzan swung through vines, battled
fearsome creatures, and defeated powerful villains. Created by Edgar Rice
Burroughs in early 20th century, Tarzan captivated readers and became a comic
book icon. The rise of Tarzan's popularity led to the publication of numerous
issues by many companies including DC Comics, Dark Horse Comics, and Dell.
Today, Tarzan is considered a staple in comic literature and has inspired movies,
toys, and new comics.
The bulk of this collection features 1970s DC Tarzan comics. The collection also
includes an issue of Batman, Mammy Yokum, Dennis the Menace, and Hurray
for Andy Capp!
The materials in this collection were created from 1961-1996. The collection
consists of two accessions. The first donation, primarily Tarzan comics from the
mid-1960s, was donated by Marion Dearman of the Sociology Department
January 31, 1977. The second donation, Tarzan comics from the mid-1990s, was
donated November 9th, 2016 by Jaime Zeffery, Digitization Projects Assistant.
Series I: Tarzan Comics
Inclusive Dates: 1961-1996
Arrangement: chronological
This large series consists of Tarzan storylines published by Dell, DC, and Dark
Horse Comics. The comics range from 1970-1990s.
Series II: Other Comics
Inclusive Dates: 1951-1975
Arrangement: chronological
This small series consists of four different comics ranging from the 1950s to
1970s. Included in this series are Batman, Mammy Yokum, Dennice the Menace,
and Hurray for Andy Capp!
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Tarzan (Fictitious character)
Comics (Graphic works)