Joe Simon: My life in comics

I ordered this from Amazon on the basis of a positive review in SFX magazine and it is a satisfying read.  Joe Simon was involved in the American comicbook industry from the 1930's on and he co-created Captain America among other.  He worked closely with Jack Kirby for many years and he adapted to the many changes in the marketplace over 7 decades.

This book is mainly autobiography and the life of Joe Simon is interesting.  He was born to a working class family and he initially became an artist and a sports reporter before entering the early comic book scene.  He was one of the few artists who paid attention to contracts and copyright which is why his name still appears on Captain America comics and films to this day.  He gives a fascinating insight into the work of Jack Kirby and the dodgy practices of publishers.

Simon dictated the book and it's an easy read.  Worthwhile for comic book fans.