Reefer Madness
Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster adapt the notorious 1936 film Reefer Madness into a graphic novel, satirizing the era's anti-marijuana hysteria. Through vivid illustrations, it portrays the film's over-the-top warnings about marijuana's dangers to society and youth, reflecting historical propaganda tactics.
About This Book
Reefer Madness, created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, reimagines the classic 1936 propaganda film in graphic novel form. The story delves into the film's narrative of moral panic surrounding marijuana use during the Great Depression.
Known for their creation of Superman, Siegel and Shuster bring their illustrative talents to this satirical take on historical sensationalism. The book highlights the film's exaggerated depictions of youth corruption and societal fears.
This adaptation preserves the original film's dramatic elements while presenting them in a visual comic format, offering insight into early 20th-century attitudes toward drug policy and media influence.
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