| Description |
1 online resource (xi, 330 pages) |
| Contents |
Introduction: are superheroes Republicans? on The avengers, Star trek, and Watchmen -- Batman as terrorist, technocrat and feudal lord -- Wonder Woman as World War II veteran, feminist icon, and sex symbol -- Spider-Man as Benedict Arnold, objectivist, and class warrior -- The punisher as murderous immigration officer and Vietnam War veteran -- Superman vs. Ronald Reagan and the Ku Klux Klan -- The special relationship: Britain and America in James Bond, Doctor Who, and Hellblazer -- Tortured consciences: Jack Bauer, The Invisible Woman, and George W. Bush's America -- Gay rights, civil rights, and Nazism in the X-Men universe -- In brightest day, in darkest knight: President Obama vs. The zombie apocalypse |
| Summary |
"This critical text examines the seventy-year history of comic book superheroes on film and in comic books and their reflections of the politics of their time. Superheroes addressed include Batman, Wonder Woman, Spider-Man, Superman, the Invisible Woman and the X-Men, and topics covered include American wars, conflicts, and public policy"--Provided by publisher |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 299-315) and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Superheroes -- Comic books, strips, etc. -- History and criticism
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Comic books, strips, etc. -- Political aspects.
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Comic books, strips, etc. -- Moral and ethical aspects
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Superhero films -- History and criticism
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Motion pictures in propaganda.
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Motion pictures -- Moral and ethical aspects.
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Superheroes -- United States -- History -- 20th century
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HUMOR -- General.
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Comic books, strips, etc. -- Moral and ethical aspects
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Comic books, strips, etc. -- Political aspects
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Motion pictures in propaganda
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Motion pictures -- Moral and ethical aspects
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Superhero films
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Superheroes
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United States
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| Genre/Form |
Comics (Graphic works)
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Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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History
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9780786485796 |
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0786485795 |
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