02460cam a2200349 i 4500 346032819 ER5 20180509120000.0 170807s2018||||||||||||||||||||||||eng|u 2017009796 9780399578946 0399578943 ER5 rda Irvine, Alexander, (Alexander C.) The comic book story of baseball [Graphic Novel] : the heroes, hustlers, and history-making swings (and misses) of America's national pastime / Alex Irvine ; art by Tomm Coker and C.P. Smith. First edition. New York : Ten Speed Press, 2018. 171 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm. txt rdacontent n rdamedia nc rdacarrier sti rdacontent rdamedia rdacarrier Includes index. A graphic novel-style history of baseball-- providing an illustrated chronological look at the major games, players, and rule changes that shaped the sport-- presented in fun, easily understood chunks perfect for casual and diehard fans alike. Sequential art steps up to the plate and covers all the bases with this illustrated origin of America's national pastime. Writer Alex Irvine and illustrators Tomm Coker (Black Monday Murders) and C.P. Smith team up to present a complete look at the beginnings (both real and legendary), developments, triumphs, and tragedies of baseball. The Comic Book Story of Baseball spotlights the players, teams, games, and moments that have kept the game so popular for so long. Not only does the book define key terms and explain how the game is played, it also breaks down the cultural impact and significance of the sport in America and overseas (including Japan, Cuba, and the Dominican Republic). From the early days of America to the flying W outside Wrigley Field in 2016, the book features members of Baseball's Hall of Fame and modern day stand-outs, including Cy Young, Honus Wagner, Babe Ruth, Jackie Robinson, Hank Aaron, the 1930s New York Yankees, the 2004 Boston Red Sox, the 2016 Chicago Cubs, and more. 20180509. Graphic novels. BASEBALL United States History Comic books, strips, etc. Coker, Tomm, author. Smith, C. P.,.