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The Supervillain Reader
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Author : Robert Moses Peaslee
language : en
Publisher: Univ. Press of Mississippi
Release Date : 2020-01-15
The Supervillain Reader written by Robert Moses Peaslee 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 2020-01-15 with Literary Criticism categories.
Contributions by Jerold J. Abrams, José Alaniz, John Carey, Maurice Charney, Peter Coogan, Joe Cruz, Phillip Lamarr Cunningham, Stefan Danter, Adam Davidson-Harden, Randy Duncan, Richard Hall, Richard Heldenfels, Alberto Hermida, Víctor Hernández-Santaolalla, A. G. Holdier, Tiffany Hong, Stephen Graham Jones, Siegfried Kracauer, Naja Later, Ryan Litsey, Tara Lomax, Tony Magistrale, Matthew McEniry, Cait Mongrain, Grant Morrison, Robert Moses Peaslee, David D. Perlmutter, W. D. Phillips, Jared Poon, Duncan Prettyman, Vladimir Propp, Noriko T. Reider, Robin S. Rosenberg, Hannah Ryan, Lennart Soberon, J. Richard Stevens, Lars Stoltzfus-Brown, John N. Thompson, Dan Vena, and Robert G. Weiner The Supervillain Reader, featuring both reprinted and original essays, reveals why we are so fascinated with the villain. The obsession with the villain is not a new phenomenon, and, in fact, one finds villains who are “super” going as far back as ancient religious and mythological texts. This innovative collection brings together essays, book excerpts, and original content from a wide variety of scholars and writers, weaving a rich tapestry of thought regarding villains in all their manifestations, including film, literature, television, games, and, of course, comics and sequential art. While The Supervillain Reader focuses on the latter, it moves beyond comics to show how the vital concept of the supervillain is part of our larger consciousness. Editors Robert Moses Peaslee and Robert G. Weiner collect pieces that explore how the villain is a complex part of narratives regardless of the original source. The Joker, Lex Luthor, Harley Quinn, Darth Vader, and Magneto must be compelling, stimulating, and proactive, whereas the superhero (or protagonist) is most often reactive. Indeed, whether in comics, films, novels, religious tomes, or video games, the eternal struggle between villain and hero keeps us coming back to these stories over and over again.
The Supervillain Reader
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Author : Stephen Graham Jones
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020
The Supervillain Reader written by Stephen Graham Jones and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020 with Supervillains categories.
"The Supervillain Reader, featuring both reprinted and original essays, reveals why we are so fascinated with the villain. The obsession with the villain is not a new phenomenon, and, in fact, one finds villains who are "super" going as far back as ancient religious and mythological texts. This innovative collection brings together essays, book excerpts, and original content from a wide variety of scholars and writers, weaving a rich tapestry of thought regarding villains in all their manifestations, including film, literature, television, games, and, of course, comics and sequential art. While The Supervillain Reader focuses on the latter, it moves beyond comics to show how the vital concept of the supervillain is part of our larger consciousness. Editors Robert Moses Peaslee and Robert G. Weiner collect pieces that explore how the villain is a complex part of narratives regardless of the original source. The Joker, Lex Luthor, Harley Quinn, Darth Vader, and Magneto must be compelling, stimulating, and proactive, whereas the superhero (or protagonist) is most often reactive. Indeed, whether in comics, films, novels, religious tomes, or videogames, the eternal struggle between villain and hero keeps us coming back to these stories over and over again"--
The Supervillain And Me
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Author : Danielle Banas
language : en
Publisher: Swoon Reads
Release Date : 2018-07-10
The Supervillain And Me written by Danielle Banas and has been published by Swoon Reads this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-07-10 with Young Adult Fiction categories.
As witty as it is heartpounding, this fresh take on the beloved superhero genre is all about finding your own way to shine even when it seems everyone else around you is, well... super. Never trust a guy in spandex. In Abby Hamilton’s world, superheroes do more than just stop crime and save cats stuck in trees—they also drink milk straight from the carton and hog the television remote. Abby’s older brother moonlights as the famous Red Comet, but without powers of her own, following in his footsteps has never crossed her mind. That is, until the city’s newest vigilante comes bursting into her life. After saving Abby from an attempted mugging, Morriston’s fledgling supervillain Iron Phantom convinces her that he’s not as evil as everyone says, and that their city is under a vicious new threat. As Abby follows him deeper into their city’s darkest secrets, she comes to learn that heroes can’t always be trusted, and sometimes it’s the good guys who wear black. Chosen by readers like you for Macmillan's young adult imprint Swoon Reads, The Supervillain and Me is a hilarious, sweet, and action-packed novel by debut author Danielle Banas that proves no one is perfect, not even superheroes. Praise for The Supervillain and Me: "Get ready for a wild ride in this zany, high-action thriller." —Booklist "Banas adeptly keeps readers guessing about Iron Phantom’s identity and provides plenty of romantic tension, which will satisfy even die-hard fans of the genre." —School Library Journal "Hilarious ... A zany, action-packed adventure." —VOYA
The Joker
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Author : Robert Moses Peaslee
language : en
Publisher: Univ. Press of Mississippi
Release Date : 2015-02-26
The Joker written by Robert Moses Peaslee 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 2015-02-26 with Literary Criticism categories.
Along with Batman, Spider-Man, and Superman, the Joker stands out as one of the most recognizable comics characters in popular culture. While there has been a great deal of scholarly attention on superheroes, very little has been done to understand supervillains. This is the first academic work to provide a comprehensive study of this villain, illustrating why the Joker appears so relevant to audiences today. Batman’s foe has cropped up in thousands of comics, numerous animated series, and three major blockbuster feature films since 1966. Actually, the Joker debuted in DC comics Batman 1 (1940) as the typical gangster, but the character evolved steadily into one of the most ominous in the history of sequential art. Batman and the Joker almost seemed to define each other as opposites, hero and nemesis, in a kind of psychological duality. Scholars from a wide array of disciplines look at the Joker through the lens of feature films, video games, comics, politics, magic and mysticism, psychology, animation, television, performance studies, and philosophy. As the first volume that examines the Joker as complex cultural and cross-media phenomenon, this collection adds to our understanding of the role comic book and cinematic villains play in the world and the ways various media affect their interpretation. Connecting the Clown Prince of Crime to bodies of thought as divergent as Karl Marx and Friedrich Nietzsche, contributors demonstrate the frightening ways in which we get the monsters we need.
Minions Reader Collection
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Author : Trey King
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020
Minions Reader Collection written by Trey King and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020 with Good and evil categories.
A bindup of five readers from the "Despicable Me" franchise includes "My Dad the Super Villain"; "Meet the Minions"; "Best Boss Ever"; "Who's the Boss?"; and "The Good, the Bad, and the Yellow."
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 Criticism categories.
A full exploration of the history, politics, and aesthetics of the superhero genre
My Evil Twin Is A Supervillain
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Author : David Solomons
language : en
Publisher: Nosy Crow
Release Date : 2017-06-29
My Evil Twin Is A Supervillain written by David Solomons and has been published by Nosy Crow this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-06-29 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
When Luke is confronted with Stellar, his superpowered twin from another dimension, he is highly suspicious. No one travels through time and space without a plan, and that plan is usually EVIL. So what does Stellar want? And why is he so UNBELIEVABLY IRRITATING? From his superhero hair to his rocket-powered shoes, Stellar is up to no good, and Luke must BRING HIM DOWN! My Evil Twin Is a Supervillain is the third instalment of Luke's laugh-out-loud adventures. From the author of My Brother Is a Superhero, winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize and the British Book Industry Awards Children's Book of the Year. Books don't come much funnier than these! Packed with heart and soul, this series is perfect for fans of David Baddiel and David Walliams. My Brother Is a Superhero My Gym Teacher is an Alien Overlord My Evil Twin is a Supervillain My Arch-Enemy is a Brain in a Jar My Cousin is a Time-Traveller
The Supervillain Book
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Author : Gina Misiroglu
language : en
Publisher: Visible Ink Press
Release Date : 2006-07-01
The Supervillain 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 2006-07-01 with Comics & Graphic Novels categories.
Everything you ever wanted to know about the bad guys in comics, film, and television! A must-read for anyone who was ever enthralled with mythic wickedness, The Supervillain Book: The Evil Side of Comics and Hollywood exhaustively explores the extraordinary lives and careers of hundreds of overachieving evildoers. Drawing from sources in comic books, film, live-action and animated television, newspaper strips, toys, and manga and anime, it is the definitive guide to nefarious masterminds, mad scientists, and destructive dominators who have battled super- and other fictional heroes. The Supervillain Book investigates each character’s origin, modus operandi, costumes, weapons and gadgetry, secret hideouts, chief henchmen, and minions, while serving up a supersized trove of fascinating trivia. It also takes you behind the scenes, describing the creation and development of these marvelously malicious, menacing, and malevolent characters. With 350 entries on pop culture’s most malicious evildoers, this comprehensive resource also includes 125 illustrations, a helpful resource section, and an extensive index, adding to its usefulness. What would a good guy be without the bad guy? Boring. You won’t be bored with this indispensable guide to the wicked world of supervillains!
Our Head Teacher Is A Super Villain Band 10 White Collins Big Cat
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Author : Tommy Donbavand
language : en
Publisher: Collins
Release Date : 2015-04-08
Our Head Teacher Is A Super Villain Band 10 White Collins Big Cat written by Tommy Donbavand and has been published by Collins this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-04-08 with Children's stories categories.
Something strange is going on at my school. All the teachers have yellow swirly eyes, and we've got some weird new school rules. I think it's time to investigate what's going on - White/Band 10 books have more complex sentences and figurative language. - Text type--a humorous story. - Recap the main events of the story with a reader response spread on pages 22-23.
Dk Reader Marvel
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2018-04
Dk Reader Marvel written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-04 with categories.
Learn about evil Marvel supervillains including Thanos, Green Goblin, Ultron, Vulture and Red Skull along with many other fearsome foes! Children from ages 5 to 7 can discover the terrible plots and incredible powers of the Marvel villains. Exciting pictures and bold text makes Marvel Ultimate Villains ideal for children learning to read. The mix of narrative spreads and interactive genre spreads encourages children to access information from a range of sources and develop comprehension skill. Marvel Ultimate Villainsis a Level 2 Reader- Beginning to Read, featuring engaging and highly illustrated topics with true kid appeal. Narrative spreads are supported with captions and annotations, and a quiz, to encourage children to develop comprehension skills. 2018 MARVEL Age range- 5-7 years