Comic Book Hero
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Working Class Comic Book Heroes
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Author : Marc DiPaolo
language : en
Publisher: Univ. Press of Mississippi
Release Date : 2018-04-19
Working Class Comic Book Heroes written by Marc DiPaolo 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 2018-04-19 with Social Science categories.
Contributions by Phil Bevin, Blair Davis, Marc DiPaolo, Michele Fazio, James Gifford, Kelly Kanayama, Orion Ussner Kidder, Christina M. Knopf, Kevin Michael Scott, Andrew Alan Smith, and Terrence R. Wandtke In comic books, superhero stories often depict working-class characters who struggle to make ends meet, lead fulfilling lives, and remain faithful to themselves and their own personal code of ethics. Working-Class Comic Book Heroes: Class Conflict and Populist Politics in Comics examines working-class superheroes and other protagonists who populate heroic narratives in serialized comic books. Essayists analyze and deconstruct these figures, viewing their roles as fictional stand-ins for real-world blue-collar characters. Informed by new working-class studies, the book also discusses how often working-class writers and artists created these characters. Notably Jack Kirby, a working-class Jewish artist, created several of the most recognizable working-class superheroes, including Captain America and the Thing. Contributors weigh industry histories and marketing concerns as well as the fan community's changing attitudes towards class signifiers in superhero adventures. The often financially strapped Spider-Man proves to be a touchstone figure in many of these essays. Grant Morrison's Superman, Marvel's Shamrock, Alan Moore and David Lloyd's V for Vendetta, and The Walking Dead receive thoughtful treatment. While there have been many scholarly works concerned with issues of race and gender in comics, this book stands as the first to deal explicitly with issues of class, cultural capital, and economics as its main themes.
Super Heroes
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Author : Richard Reynolds
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1998-09
Super Heroes written by Richard Reynolds and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998-09 with categories.
The super hero has been the staple of the modern comic book since the late 1930s. The phenomenally successful movies Superman and Batman have made these two comic book super heroes as familiar worldwide as any characters ever created. Yet to relatively few aficionados are they known at first hand from their appearances in comic books. "Super Heroes: A Modern Mythology" explores the origins of the super hero by documenting how heroes emerged from the comic book genre and are defined both by its history and by audience expectations. To show some of the most influential and paradigmatic figures, this study focuses on the texts of three comic books in the genre"The X-Men," "The Dark Knight Returns," and "Watchman," It examines ways in which the comics mythologize both the role of the hero and the nature of consensus, authority, and moral choice. Blending academic scholarship with specialized knowledge of the comic book medium, "Super Heroes: A Modern Mythol
The Comic Book Heroes
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Author : Will Jacobs
language : en
Publisher: Crown
Release Date : 1985
The Comic Book Heroes written by Will Jacobs and has been published by Crown this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1985 with Antiques & Collectibles categories.
The first history of modern costumed-hero comic books, from the start of the Silver Age in 1956 up to today. Focusing on DC and Marvel Comics, the story begins with the efforts of DC to revitalize such Golden Age heroes as the Flash, Superman, and Green Lantern in the wake of the anti-comic furor of the early 1950s. The authors cover the science fiction rage of the late 1950s, the birth of the experimental Marvel Comics Group in 1961, the emergence of such classic Marvel characters as the Fantastic Four and Spider-Man, the "camp" craze set off by the "Batman" TV show in 1966, and the socially conscious and politically relevant comics of the early 1970s. Later chapters describe the slump of the mid-1970s, as the medium lost touch with its young readers, followed by the comics' resurgence of the 1980s, as many new companies help DC and Marvel to extend the boundaries of the field with innovation, daring, and a new sophistication. Factually thorough and written in a lively, narrative style, this history includes behind-the-scenes glimpses at the men who wrote, drew, and published the comics, the impact of their creations on the fans, and critical assessments of the works themselves. Illustrated throughout with examples of comic book art, The Comic Book Heroes will inform and entertain both the hardcore fan and the casual reader of this most popular of American mediums.
Ages Of Heroes Eras Of Men
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Author : Julian C. Chambliss
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Release Date : 2014-11-10
Ages Of Heroes Eras Of Men written by Julian C. Chambliss and has been published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-11-10 with Literary Criticism categories.
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 superheros 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.
The Superhero Book
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Author : Gina Misiroglu
language : en
Publisher: Visible Ink Press
Release Date : 2012-04-01
The Superhero Book written by Gina Misiroglu and has been published by Visible Ink Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-04-01 with Comics & Graphic Novels categories.
Appealing to the casual comic book reader as well as the hardcore graphic novel fan, this ultimate AtoZ compendium describes everyone’s favorite participants in the eternal battle between good and evil. With nearly 200 entries examining more than 1,000 heroes, icons and their place in popular culture, it is the first comprehensive profile of superheroes across all media, following their path from comic book stardom to radio, television, movies, and novels. The best-loved and most historically significant superheroes—mainstream and counterculture, famous and forgotten, best and worst—are presented with numerous full-color illustrations, including dozens of classic comic covers. Each significant era of the superhero is explored—from the Golden Age of the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s through the Modern Age—providing a unique perspective of the role of the hero over the course of the 20th century and beyond. This latest edition has been revised to reflect updates on existing characters, coverage of new characters, and recent films and media trends in the last several years.
The Superhero Reader
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Author : Charles Hatfield
language : en
Publisher: Univ. Press of Mississippi
Release Date : 2013-05
The Superhero Reader written by Charles Hatfield 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 2013-05 with Literary Collections categories.
A full exploration of the history, politics, and aesthetics of the superhero genre
Stan Lee
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Author : Martin Gitlin
language : en
Publisher: ABDO
Release Date : 2010
Stan Lee written by Martin Gitlin and has been published by ABDO this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Examines the life of comic book creator Stan Lee.
Super History
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Author : Jeffrey K. Johnson
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2014-01-10
Super History written by Jeffrey K. Johnson and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-01-10 with Literary Criticism categories.
In the less than eight decades since Superman's debut in 1938, comic book superheroes have become an indispensable part of American society and the nation's dominant mythology. They represent America's hopes, dreams, fears, and needs. As a form of popular literature, superhero narratives have closely mirrored trends and events in the nation. This study views American history from 1938 to 2010 through the lens of superhero comics, revealing the spandex-clad guardians to be not only fictional characters but barometers of the place and time in which they reside. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.
Great Comic Book Heroes
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Author : Jules Feiffer
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2003-03-01
Great Comic Book Heroes written by Jules Feiffer and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-03-01 with Art categories.
The editorial cartoonist examines the American art form which produced comic book heroes such as Batman, Superman, and Captain Marvel in the nineteen-thirties and forties.
Encyclopedia Of Comic Book Heroes Volume 3 Superman
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Author : Michael Fleisher
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2007
Encyclopedia Of Comic Book Heroes Volume 3 Superman written by Michael Fleisher and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Comics & Graphic Novels categories.
Chronicles the first thirty years of Superman's career, recounting more than one thousand adventures and highlighting the villains and disastrous events Superman has saved his adoptive planet from.