War, politics and superheroes : ethics and propaganda in comics and film / Marc Di Paolo.
"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...
Saved in:
| Main Author: | |
|---|---|
| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Jefferson, N.C. :
McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers,
2011.
|
| Subjects: |
| 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. |
|---|---|
| Physical Description: | xi, 330 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 299-315) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780786447183 (softcover : alk. paper) 0786447184 (softcover : alk. paper) |