Inventing America: The Comic Book Revolution

Daytime Exhibition Visual Arts

Date

September 8

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

September 2026

  • Tuesday 8th 12:00 PM
  • Wednesday 9th 12:00 PM
  • Thursday 10th 12:00 PM
  • Friday 11th 12:00 PM
  • Saturday 12th 12:00 PM
  • Sunday 13th 12:00 PM
  • Tuesday 15th 12:00 PM
  • Wednesday 16th 12:00 PM
  • Thursday 17th 12:00 PM
  • Friday 18th 12:00 PM
  • Saturday 19th 12:00 PM
  • Sunday 20th 12:00 PM
  • Tuesday 22nd 12:00 PM
  • Wednesday 23rd 12:00 PM
  • Thursday 24th 12:00 PM
  • Friday 25th 12:00 PM
  • Saturday 26th 12:00 PM
  • Sunday 27th 12:00 PM
  • Tuesday 29th 12:00 PM
  • Wednesday 30th 12:00 PM
Previous

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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