Inventing America: The Comic Book Revolution

Daytime Exhibition Visual Arts

Date

August 5

Time

12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Cost

Check the website for ticket prices
FREE to all on Thursdays
Reservations are recommended for exhibitions and programs

Organizer's Site

www.skirball.org/museum/inventing-america-comic-book-revolution

Council District

City Council District 11

Event Series Dates

May 20  - February 28

  • Closed the following dates :  June 19,  July 3,  July 4,  September 12
Event Schedule

August 2026

  • Thursday 6th 12:00 PM
  • Friday 7th 12:00 PM
  • Saturday 8th 12:00 PM
  • Sunday 9th 12:00 PM
  • Tuesday 11th 12:00 PM
  • Wednesday 12th 12:00 PM
  • Thursday 13th 12:00 PM
  • Friday 14th 12:00 PM
  • Saturday 15th 12:00 PM
  • Sunday 16th 12:00 PM
  • Tuesday 18th 12:00 PM
  • Wednesday 19th 12:00 PM
  • Thursday 20th 12:00 PM
  • Friday 21st 12:00 PM
  • Saturday 22nd 12:00 PM
  • Sunday 23rd 12:00 PM
  • Tuesday 25th 12:00 PM
  • Wednesday 26th 12:00 PM
  • Thursday 27th 12:00 PM
  • Friday 28th 12:00 PM
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During the twentieth century, American comic books evolved from modest beginnings into one of the most influential forms of popular entertainment. This exhibit examines how this art form became a revolutionary cultural medium that helped shape a national identity.

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