LEADER 02010oam 2200289z- 450 001 9910155622103321 010 $a1-63529-158-5 035 $a(CKB)3710000000975455 035 $a(VLeBooks)9781635291582 035 $a(Exl-AI)993710000000975455 035 $a(EXLCZ)993710000000975455 100 $a20190224c2016uuuu -u- - 101 0 $aeng 200 $aTower of the Comic Book Freaks #8 210 $cCaliber 215 $a1 online resource (3 p.) 225 $aThe Tower of the Comic Book Freaks 330 $aFourth of July, 1971. Five awkward, young men drive to New York City to attend the '71 comic convention in search of love, sex, art, comic books and a glimpse at the city's wicked underbelly. What they encounter changes their lives forever. Visit a pivotal time as comics change from a business to an art form. Meet Allan Caldwell, comic artist, blacklisted since the 1950s for his testimony to the U.S. Congressional Inquiry. Tour the greatest city in America during a period of social disintegration. THIS ISSUE: "Mom is Wondering When I'll Be Home". Harold goes to the top of the Empire State Building where he contemplates his situation. Confused, he returns to his hotel room when June comes by and they consider a future together. Then they carry out a scheme to help Harold fulfill his artistic ambitions while assisting June gain acceptance within her family. The scheme involves the art contest and the street person who earlier stole T-Bone's portfolio. All stories come together this concluding issue as our five comic book men, now a little more sophisticated, depart New York with some of new friends. 606 $aComic books, strips, etc$xHistory and criticism$7Generated by AI 606 $aComing of age$7Generated by AI 615 0$aComic books, strips, etc.$xHistory and criticism 615 0$aComing of age 700 $aKasman$b Ron$01435085 906 $aBOOK 912 $a9910155622103321 996 $aTower of the Comic Book Freaks #8$94181766 997 $aUNINA