(1) The Steranko History of Comics 1 with a forward on the influence of comics by Federico Fellini. Published in 1970. This is series one of six volumes tracing the historical and sociological development of visual storytelling in the medium of the comic book. In good used condition with some discoloration and some taring on edges from normal shelf wear. Measures 10 1/2" x 14".  (1) The Steranko History of Comics 2. Published in 1972. This is series two of six volumes tracing the historical and sociological development of visual storytelling in the medium of the comic book. In good used condition with some discoloration and some taring on edges from normal shelf wear. Measures 10 1/2" x 14". "It was one of the first serious attempts to write down the entire history of the medium, and certainly the first from someone already in the business. Steranko's position as a respected professional allowed him access to a number of creators who had worked during the Golden Age of comics. The covers of the two completed issues are rather famous in and of themselves for depicting a fairly wide range of characters from several publishers". Â