Forbidden Adventures: The History of the American Comics Group

A comprehensive history of a small, but important, comic book publisher, this work reflects the reading tastes of tens of millions of Americans during the Golden and Silver ages of comics (1934-1970). The earlier Sangor Shop reinvented itself as the American Comics Group and by 1967 had published over one thousand issues. ACG was a microcosm of the larger industry, publishing magazines in every major comic book genre. Best known titles include Herbie and Forbidden Worlds. It was ACG’s Adventures into the Unknown that sparked a new genre--horror--which led to the Comics Code Authority, and industry-wide self censorship.

MICHAEL VANCE has written children’s fantasy fiction for over 20 years. Published in dozens of national magazines, his articles have appeared in Starlog, Jack and Jill, and The Comics Buyer’s Guide as well as in over 500 newspapers. He is also an editor and writer at The Oklahoma Eagle newspaper, Tulsa.