The Comic Book is a unique American art form originating in 1935, printed on newspaper with lurid colors to capture attention. The superhero genre began with the introduction of Superman in 1938. A flood of pulp fiction crime fighters emerged after the publication of The Batman in 1939. Enjoy this opportunity to catch up on the familiar and forgotten superheroes that ignited the fascination of comic book fans 75 years ago. Sponsored by the Friends of the Hereford Library.