Enter the superheroes : American values, culture, and the canon of superhero literature /

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"Ever since the first appearances of Superman and Batman in comic books of the late 1930s, superheroes have been a staple of the popular culture landscape. Though initially created for younger audiences, superhero characters have evolved over the years, becoming complex figures that appeal to m...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Romagnoli, Alex S., 1983-
Otros Autores: Pagnucci, Gian S.
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Lanham : The Scarecrow Press, Incorporated, 2013.
Temas:
Comic books, strips, etc. > United States > History and criticism.
Graphic novels > United States.
Superheroes > Social aspects.
Superheroes in literature.
Superheroes in art.
Romans graphiques > États-Unis.
Superhéros > Aspect social.
Superhéros dans la littérature.
Superhéros dans l'art.
COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS > Anthologies.
COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS > Contemporary Women.
COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS > Crime & Mystery.
COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS > Erotica.
COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS > Fantasy.
COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS > Horror.
COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS > Gay & Lesbian.
COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS > Historical Fiction.
COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS > Literary.
Comic books, strips, etc.
Graphic novels
Superheroes in art
Superheroes in literature
United States
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • The significance of the superhero examined
  • The academization of comics: Where are the superheroes?
  • The battle between fans and creators
  • The comic relaunch
  • The iconography of superheroes
  • Superhero storytelling
  • The role superheroes play in children's learning
  • Diversity in superheroes
  • Why superheroes never die
  • Technology and the superhero
  • Reflections on creating a canon
  • Appendix: The canon of superhero literature.

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