PERFORMANCE TASK

Name: Maria Jeinalyn Aguilar _______________ Score: _______________________

Grade/Section: 12- Flores___________________ Date: _______09/27/20__________

Read and summarize the following excerpt. Write your answer on the space provided. (5 points
each).

1. Comics have been in existence since the end of the 19th century, but it was after the
depression that the popularity of newspaper cartoons expanded into a major industry. The precise
era of the Golden Age is disputed, though most agree that it was born with the launch of
Superman in 1938. Created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, Superman is possibly the most
recognizable comic book character to this day. The success of Superman spawned a series of
spin-offs and created a whole new genre of characters with secret identities, superhuman powers
and colorful outfits – the superhero. Batman and Robin, Wonder Woman, Plastic Man, Green
Lantern and Flash were amongst those who followed.

Comics have been in existence since the end of the 19 th century. Superman
launched in 1938 by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. Most agree that the 'Golden Age' of comic
books began with the launch of Superman in 1938. The success of Superman spawned a series of
spin-offs, including Batman and Robin. Batman and Robin, Wonder Woman, Plastic Man, Green
Lantern and Flash also followed.

2. Captain Marvel proved to be one of the most popular superhero comics of the Golden Age,
regularly outselling the adventures of Superman during the 1940s. The sales of comic books
increased markedly during World War II. They were cheap, portable and had inspirational,
patriotic stories of good triumphing over evil. The tales very much reflected the events and
values of the time. Pro-American characters were popular, particularly Captain America, a
superhero whose entire creation was based on aiding the country’s war effort. Sporting the stars
and stripes as his costume, Captain America was pictured battling Adolf Hitler on the cover of
the very first issue. Though the superhero comics were the top sellers, other genres emerged
during the Golden Age.

Captain Marvel proved to be one of the most popular superhero comics

of the Golden Age. Sales of comic books increased markedly during World War II. They were
cheap, portable and inspirational, patriotic stories of good triumphing over evil. Captain America
was one of the popular character. Captain America was picture on the cover of the very first
issue. Though the comics were top sellers, other genres emerged during the Golden Age.