Maus
Creation & Design
Maus was created by Art Spiegelman as a way to depict the experiences of his father, Vladek Spiegelman, a Polish Jew and Holocaust survivor. The use of anthropomorphic animals to represent different nationalities and groups was a unique artistic choice that contributed to the narrative's impact.Early Years
The story of Maus began as a comic strip in the late 1970s and evolved into a graphic novel format, culminating in the publication of Maus I in 1986 and Maus II in 1991. The narrative intertwines the past and present, exploring the Holocaust's impact on survivors and their families.Character Development
Throughout Maus, Art Spiegelman evolves as a character, grappling with his father's past and the weight of history. The narrative structure allows for a deep exploration of memory, trauma, and the complexities of storytelling, making Maus a seminal work in the graphic novel genre.Cultural Reception
Maus received critical acclaim and won several awards, including the Pulitzer Prize in 1992. It is widely regarded as one of the greatest graphic novels of all time, praised for its innovative storytelling and profound emotional depth.Character Details
Real Name:
Art Spiegelman
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Weight:
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Height:
0' 0"
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Funny Aminals #1
Apex
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1972
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
Debut of Maus, a three-page black and white story
Art Spiegelman expanded on this concept with a seven-chapter, serialized story published in Raw Magazine between 1980 - 1986
The framework of this story was inspired by interviews with Spiegelman's father, a Polish Jew and Holocaust survivor
Key Facts
Debut of Maus, a three-page black and white story
Art Spiegelman expanded on this concept with a seven-chapter, serialized story published in Raw Magazine between 1980 - 1986
The framework of this story was inspired by interviews with Spiegelman's father, a Polish Jew and Holocaust survivor
Short Order Comix #1
Head Press
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1973
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Vol. 1
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Anthology of stories including 'Prisoner on the Hell Planet' by Art Spiegelman, an autobiographical story from the creator of Maus
The story is about Spiegelman’s time spent in a state hospital after suffering from a depressive episode and is reprinted/integrated in Maus Vol. I
Key Facts
Anthology of stories including 'Prisoner on the Hell Planet' by Art Spiegelman, an autobiographical story from the creator of Maus
The story is about Spiegelman’s time spent in a state hospital after suffering from a depressive episode and is reprinted/integrated in Maus Vol. I
Maus: A Survivor's Tale #1
Pantheon
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1980
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
20-page, black and white comic book measuring 5.25 in. x 7 in.
First printing of the seven chapter story that tells the story of the author's father surviving the Holocaust with animals as metaphorical representations of people including Jews as mice and Nazis as cats
The first part of the story, told throughout seven chapters were released as serialized, standalone bonus inserts distributed by Raw Magazine from 1980 - 1986
Key Facts
20-page, black and white comic book measuring 5.25 in. x 7 in.
First printing of the seven chapter story that tells the story of the author's father surviving the Holocaust with animals as metaphorical representations of people including Jews as mice and Nazis as cats
The first part of the story, told throughout seven chapters were released as serialized, standalone bonus inserts distributed by Raw Magazine from 1980 - 1986
Maus: A Survivor's Tale #2
Pantheon
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1981
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
16-page, black and white comic book measuring 5.25 in. x 7 in.
First printing, chapter two of the seven chapter story distributed in Raw Magazine #3 as a standalone insert
Key Facts
16-page, black and white comic book measuring 5.25 in. x 7 in.
First printing, chapter two of the seven chapter story distributed in Raw Magazine #3 as a standalone insert
Maus: A Survivor's Tale #3
Pantheon
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1982
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
32-page, black and white comic book measuring 6 in. x 9 in.
First printing, chapter three of the seven chapter story distributed in Raw Magazine as a standalone insert
Key Facts
32-page, black and white comic book measuring 6 in. x 9 in.
First printing, chapter three of the seven chapter story distributed in Raw Magazine as a standalone insert
Maus: A Survivor's Tale #4
Pantheon
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1983
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
24-page, black and white comic book measuring 6 in. x 9 in.
First printing, chapter four of the seven chapter story distributed in Raw Magazine as a standalone insert
Key Facts
24-page, black and white comic book measuring 6 in. x 9 in.
First printing, chapter four of the seven chapter story distributed in Raw Magazine as a standalone insert
Maus: A Survivor's Tale #5
Pantheon
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1984
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
36-page, black and white comic book measuring 6 in. x 9 in.
First printing, chapter five of the seven chapter story distributed in Raw Magazine as a standalone insert
Key Facts
36-page, black and white comic book measuring 6 in. x 9 in.
First printing, chapter five of the seven chapter story distributed in Raw Magazine as a standalone insert
Maus: A Survivor's Tale #6
Pantheon
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1985
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
32-page, black and white comic book measuring 6 in. x 9 in.
First printing, chapter six of the seven chapter story distributed in Raw Magazine as a standalone insert
Key Facts
32-page, black and white comic book measuring 6 in. x 9 in.
First printing, chapter six of the seven chapter story distributed in Raw Magazine as a standalone insert
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160-page black and white softcover graphic novel
Collection of Chapter 1 thru Chapter 6 of Maus, A Survivor's Tale, originally serialized as an insert in Raw Magazine in 1980
In 1992, Art Spiegelman won the Pulitzer Prize Special Citation for Maus, a story about the Holocaust
Key Facts
160-page black and white softcover graphic novel
Collection of Chapter 1 thru Chapter 6 of Maus, A Survivor's Tale, originally serialized as an insert in Raw Magazine in 1980
In 1992, Art Spiegelman won the Pulitzer Prize Special Citation for Maus, a story about the Holocaust
Maus: A Survivor's Tale #7
Pantheon
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1986
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
32-page, black and white comic book measuring 6 in. x 9 in.
First printing, final chapter of the seven chapter story distributed in Raw Magazine as a standalone insert
Key Facts
32-page, black and white comic book measuring 6 in. x 9 in.
First printing, final chapter of the seven chapter story distributed in Raw Magazine as a standalone insert
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