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An '''American comic book''' is a thin [[periodical]] originating in the [[United States]], on average 32 pages, containing [[comics]]. While the form originated in 1933, American [[comic book]]s first gained popularity after the 1938 publication of ''[[Action Comics]]'', which included the debut of the [[superhero]] [[Superman]]. This was followed by a superhero boom that lasted until the end of [[World War II]]. After the war, while superheroes were marginalized, the comic book industry rapidly expanded and genres such as horror, crime, science fiction and romance became popular. The 1950s saw a gradual decline, due to a shift away from print media in the wake of [[television]]<ref name="Matthew J. Smith 2009. p. 40">Randy Duncan and Matthew J. Smith. 2009. The Power of Comics. Continuum. p. 40.</ref> and the impact of the [[Comics Code Authority]].<ref name="Matthew J. Smith 2009. p. 40"/> The late 1950s and the 1960s saw a superhero revival and superheroes remained the dominant character archetype throughout the late 20th century into the 21st century.
Some fans collect comic books, helping drive up their value. Some have sold for more than {{USD}}1 million. [[Comic shop]]s cater to fans, selling
An American comic book is also known as a [[Glossary of comics terminology#Comic book|floppy comic]]. It is typically thin and stapled, unlike traditional [[book]]s.<ref>{{cite book|last1 = Lyga|first1 = Allyson A. W.|author1-link = Allyson Lyga|author2-link = Barry Lyga|last2 = Lyga|first2 = Barry|year = 2004|title = Graphic Novels in your Media Center: A Definitive Guide|edition = 1st|publisher = Libraries Unlimited|isbn = 1-59158-142-7|page = [https://archive.org/details/graphicnovelsiny00lyga/page/164 164]|url = https://archive.org/details/graphicnovelsiny00lyga/page/164}}</ref> American comic books are one of the three major comic book schools globally, along with [[Japan]]ese [[manga]] and the [[Franco-Belgian comics|Franco-Belgian comic books]].{{Citation needed|date=May 2020|reason=Statement of fact with no attribution. Confusing: How can a format also be a "school"?
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