A Brief History Of Comic Book Movies
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A Brief History Of Comic Book Movies
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Author : Wheeler Winston Dixon
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2017-01-05
A Brief History Of Comic Book Movies written by Wheeler Winston Dixon and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-01-05 with Performing Arts categories.
A Brief History of Comic Book Movies traces the meteoric rise of the hybrid art form of the comic book film. These films trace their origins back to the early 1940s, when the first Batman and Superman serials were made. The serials, and later television shows in the 1950s and 60s, were for the most part designed for children. But today, with the continuing rise of Comic-Con, they seem to be more a part of the mainstream than ever, appealing to adults as well as younger fans. This book examines comic book movies from the past and present, exploring how these films shaped American culture from the post-World War II era to the present day, and how they adapted to the changing tastes and mores of succeeding generations.
A Brief History Of Superheroes
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Author : Brian J. Robb
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2014-05-15
A Brief History Of Superheroes written by Brian J. Robb and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-05-15 with Comics & Graphic Novels categories.
A fascinating written exploration of the superhero phenomenon, from its beginnings in the depths of Great Depression to the blockbuster movies of today. For over 90 years, superheroes have been interrogated, deconstructed, and reinvented. In this wide-ranging study, Robb looks at the diverse characters, their creators, and the ways in which their creations have been reinvented for successive generations. Inevitably, the focus is on the United States, but the context is international, including an examination of characters developed in India and Japan in reaction to the traditional American hero. Sections examine: the birth of the superhero, including Superman, in 1938; the DC family (Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and The Justice Society/League of America), from the 1940s to the 1960s; the superheroes enlistment in the war effort in the 1940s and 50s; their neutering by the Comics Code; the challenge to DC from the Marvel family (The Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, and The X-Men), from the 1960s to the 1980s; the superhero as complex anti-hero; superheroes deconstructed in the 1980s (The Watchmen and Frank Miller’s Batman), and their politicization; independent comic book creators and new publishers in the 1980s and 90s; superheroes in retreat, and their rebirth at the movies in blockbusters from Batman to Spider-Man and The Avengers.
Comic Book Movies
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Author : Blair Davis
language : en
Publisher: Rutgers University Press
Release Date : 2018-06-25
Comic Book Movies written by Blair Davis and has been published by Rutgers University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-06-25 with Art categories.
Comic Book Movies explores how this genre serves as a source for modern-day myths, sometimes even incorporating ancient mythic figures like Thor and Wonder Woman’s Amazons, while engaging with the questions that haunt a post-9/11 world: How do we define heroism and morality today? How far are we willing to go when fighting terror? How can we resist a dystopian state? Film scholar Blair Davis also considers how the genre’s visual style is equally important as its weighty themes, and he details how advances in digital effects have allowed filmmakers to incorporate elements of comic book art in innovative ways. As he reveals, comic book movies have inspired just as many innovations to Hollywood’s business model, with film franchises and transmedia storytelling helping to ensure that the genre will continue its reign over popular culture for years to come.
The Rise Of Comic Book Movies
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Author : Benny Potter
language : en
Publisher: Mango Media Inc.
Release Date : 2016-07-26
The Rise Of Comic Book Movies written by Benny Potter and has been published by Mango Media Inc. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-07-26 with Performing Arts categories.
From the masterminds behind YouTube’s Comicstorian: “Tremendous insight and unique perspectives that any comic fan, new or old, will enjoy.” —Rob Jefferson of Comics Explained It’s the Golden Age of comic book movies, with blockbuster after blockbuster starring larger-than-life characters—Thor, Superman, Batman, Captain America, Wonder Woman, and of course, baddies like Loki, The Joker, and Lex Luthor. When it comes to superheroes of the silver screen, nobody knows more than the masterminds behind the wildly popular Comicstorian YouTube channel—and in this guide to comic book films, they divulge behind-the-scenes secrets and the hidden history behind these must-see movies, including how, after very rocky beginnings, they shot to the top with DC and Marvel as two of the most important franchises in the industry. If you love The Hulk, The Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy, and Iron Man, and are still laughing about Deadpool, look no further. With The Rise of Comic Book Movies, you’ll feel like you’re on the film set, walking the halls of Valhalla, and in your very own Fortress of Solitude with your favorites.
Superheroes Their Movies And Why We Love Them
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Author : Charles Dewandeler
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2018-11
Superheroes Their Movies And Why We Love Them written by Charles Dewandeler and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-11 with categories.
The extraordinary and shocking history of comic books, superheroes, and the films they inspire. This book answers all the age-old questions! Is Superman the first superhero? What would Marvel be without Stan Lee? Who's winning the war between DC and Marvel? What happened to James Cameron's Spider-Man movie? And who is the most popular superhero?
History Of Comic Books
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Author : David Smith
language : en
Publisher: Teacher Created Materials
Release Date : 2016-08-01
History Of Comic Books written by David Smith and has been published by Teacher Created Materials this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-08-01 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Build students' reading skills with this action-packed nonfiction book designed to engage students. Showcasing heroes and villains from Marvel, DC, and Dark Horse Comics, this informational text examines the history of comic books and their enduring popularity. Developed by Timothy Rasinski and Lori Oczkus, and featuring TIME content, this book includes essential text features like an index, captions, glossary, and table of contents. The detailed sidebars, fascinating images, and Dig Deeper section prompt students to connect back to the text and encourage multiple readings. Check It Out! includes suggested resources for further reading. Aligned with state standards, this title features complex content appropriate for students preparing for college and career readiness.
A Concise Dictionary Of Comics
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Author : Nancy Pedri
language : en
Publisher: Univ. Press of Mississippi
Release Date : 2022-03-08
A Concise Dictionary Of Comics written by Nancy Pedri and has been published by Univ. Press of Mississippi this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-03-08 with Reference categories.
Written in straightforward, jargon-free language, A Concise Dictionary of Comics guides students, researchers, readers, and educators of all ages and at all levels of comics expertise. It provides them with a dictionary that doubles as a compendium of comics scholarship. A Concise Dictionary of Comics provides clear and informative definitions for each term. It includes twenty-five witty illustrations and pairs most defined terms with references to books, articles, book chapters, and other relevant critical sources. All references are dated and listed in an extensive, up-to-date bibliography of comics scholarship. Each term is also categorized according to type in an index of thematic groupings. This organization serves as a pedagogical aid for teachers and students learning about a specific facet of comics studies and as a research tool for scholars who are unfamiliar with a particular term but know what category it falls into. These features make A Concise Dictionary of Comics especially useful for critics, students, teachers, and researchers, and a vital reference to anyone else who wants to learn more about comics.
Anatomy Of The Superhero Film
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Author : Larrie Dudenhoeffer
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2017-08-16
Anatomy Of The Superhero Film written by Larrie Dudenhoeffer and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-08-16 with Performing Arts categories.
This book addresses what a superhero body can do by developing several “x-rays” of the superbody’s sensoria, anatomic structures, internal systems, cellular organizations, and orthotic, chemical, or technological enhancements. In short, these x-rays offer what we might describe as a metamorpho-physiological approach to the superheroes in feature films, theatrical cartoon shorts, and Netflix television series. This approach examines the ways in which the “substance” of superheroes, which includes their masks, costumes, chevrons, weapons, and auras, extends into the diegetic environment of the film, transgressing it, transforming it, and corporealizing it, making it emblematic of the shape, dimensions, contours, and organismic workings of one or more of our major organs, members, orifices, fluids, or cell clusters. Thus the superhero film, as this study claims, works to make us more aware of the mutability, adaptability, modifiability, and virtual capabilities of our own flesh.
The Films Of Terence Fisher
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Author : Wheeler Winston Dixon
language : en
Publisher: Liverpool University Press
Release Date : 2017-10-24
The Films Of Terence Fisher written by Wheeler Winston Dixon and has been published by Liverpool University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-10-24 with Performing Arts categories.
This book traces the entire career of the British director Terence Fisher, best known for his Gothic horror films for Hammer such as The Curse of Frankenstein (1957) and Dracula (1958). Wheeler Winston Dixon covers not only his horror films, but also his film noirs, comedies, and early work to create a full picture of Fisher's life and work.
A Complete History Of American Comic Books
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Author : Shirrel Rhoades
language : en
Publisher: Peter Lang
Release Date : 2008
A Complete History Of American Comic Books written by Shirrel Rhoades and has been published by Peter Lang this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Comic books, strips, etc categories.
This book is an updated history of the American comic book by an industry insider. You'll follow the development of comics from the first appearance of the comic book format in the Platinum Age of the 1930s to the creation of the superhero genre in the Golden Age, to the current period, where comics flourish as graphic novels and blockbuster movies. Along the way you will meet the hustlers, hucksters, hacks, and visionaries who made the American comic book what it is today. It's an exciting journey, filled with mutants, changelings, atomized scientists, gamma-ray accidents, and supernaturally empowered heroes and villains who challenge the imagination and spark the secret identities lurking within us.