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Ages of heroes, eras of men : superheroes and the American experience /
"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 - exam...
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Otros Autores: | , , |
| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Newcastle upon Tyne :
Cambridge Scholars Publishing,
©2013.
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
| Sumario: | "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. |
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| Descripción Física: | 1 online resource (271 pages) |
| Bibliografía: | Includes bibliographical references at chapter ends, list of contributors, and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781443871044 1443871044 1322304823 9781322304823 1443848034 9781443848039 |