Ages of heroes, eras of men
superheroes and the American experience
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Publication
2013 - Cambridge Scholars Publishing, Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Language
English
Word Count
65,500 words, Guess
Page Count
262 pages
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL30991849M
- ISBN-139781443848039
- ISBN-101443848034
- OCLC Control Number856964804
- Library of Congress Control Number2013481899
Classifications
- DDC741.5/0973
- LCCPN6726 .A34 2013
Description
"Ages of Heroes, Eras of Men explores the changing depiction of superheroes from the comic books of the 1930s to the cinematic present. In this anthology, scholars from a variety of disciplines--including history, cultural studies, Latin American studies, film studies, and English--examine the superhero's cultural history in North America with attention to particular stories and to the historical contexts in which those narratives appeared. Enduring comic book characters from DC and Marvel Comics including Superman, Iron Man, Batman, Wonder Woman and the Avengers are examined, along with lesser-known Canadian, Latino, and African-American superheroes. With a sweep of characters ranging from the Pulp Era to recent cinematic adaptations, and employing a variety of analytical frameworks, this collection offers new insights for scholars, students, and fans of the superhero genre"--Publisher's website.
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