The Lone Crusader: Larry Ivie and Fandom in the Golden Age of Comics

The Billy Ireland Library and Museum 1813 N High St, Sullivant Hall, Columbus, Ohio

Though the name Larry Ivie has been largely forgotten, it was ubiquitous within the world of comics fandom in the 1950s and 60s. Born in 1936, two years before the first appearance of Superman, Ivie came of age alongside the comic book form itself and dedicated his life to preserving its history. As a collector, historian, writer, artist, […]

The Lone Crusader: Larry Ivie and Fandom in the Golden Age of Comics

The Billy Ireland Library and Museum 1813 N High St, Sullivant Hall, Columbus, Ohio

This exhibit celebrates the legacy of comics historian, writer, artist and collector Larry Ivie. As a fan-driven trailblazer, Ivie’s contributions as a collector and publisher of fanzines helped shape the dialogue around comics during a time when they were often stigmatized. Rare and unique items from Ivie’s collection are shown in this exhibit, providing a […]

The Lone Crusader: Larry Ivie and Fandom in the Golden Age of Comics

The Billy Ireland Library and Museum 1813 N High St, Sullivant Hall, Columbus, Ohio

This exhibit celebrates the legacy of comics historian, writer, artist and collector Larry Ivie. As a fan-driven trailblazer, Ivie’s contributions as a collector and publisher of fanzines helped shape the dialogue around comics during a time when they were often stigmatized. Rare and unique items from Ivie’s collection are shown in this exhibit, providing a […]

The Lone Crusader: Larry Ivie and Fandom in the Golden Age of Comics

The Billy Ireland Library and Museum 1813 N High St, Sullivant Hall, Columbus, Ohio

This exhibit celebrates the legacy of comics historian, writer, artist and collector Larry Ivie. As a fan-driven trailblazer, Ivie’s contributions as a collector and publisher of fanzines helped shape the dialogue around comics during a time when they were often stigmatized. Rare and unique items from Ivie’s collection are shown in this exhibit, providing a […]

The Lone Crusader: Larry Ivie and Fandom in the Golden Age of Comics

The Billy Ireland Library and Museum 1813 N High St, Sullivant Hall, Columbus, Ohio

Though the name Larry Ivie has been largely forgotten, it was ubiquitous within the world of comics fandom in the 1950s and 60s. Born in 1936, two years before the first appearance of Superman, Ivie came of age alongside the comic book form itself and dedicated his life to preserving its history. As a collector, historian, writer, artist, […]

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