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War, Politics and Superheroes: Ethics and Propaganda in Comics and Film
Marc Dipaolo
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Description for War, Politics and Superheroes: Ethics and Propaganda in Comics and Film
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Superhero adventure comics have a long history of commenting upon American public opinion and government policy, and surge in the popularity of comics since the events of September 11, 2001, ensures their continued relevance. 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.
Superhero adventure comics have a long history of commenting upon American public opinion and government policy, and surge in the popularity of comics since the events of September 11, 2001, ensures their continued relevance. 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.
Product Details
Publisher
McFarland & Co Inc
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
Weight
616g
Number of Pages
342
Place of Publication
Jefferson, NC, United States
ISBN
9780786447183
SKU
V9780786447183
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Ref
99-1
About Marc Dipaolo
Marc DiPaolo is an assistant professor of English and Film at Oklahoma City University. He is a frequent contributor to books and journals, the author of a book about screen adaptations of Jane Austen's Emma, and serves on the editorial board of The Journal of Popular Culture.
Reviews for War, Politics and Superheroes: Ethics and Propaganda in Comics and Film
a thorough, thought-out treatise that offers new ways of looking at comics and film. It will take its place in the annals of exceptional comic book/film scholarship...essential
Choice; this unique work on popular culture is a seamless, well-constructed, deeply researched, sharply written, and politically insightful academic book
Religious Studies Review; examines the 70-year history of comic book superheroes ... Read more
Choice; this unique work on popular culture is a seamless, well-constructed, deeply researched, sharply written, and politically insightful academic book
Religious Studies Review; examines the 70-year history of comic book superheroes ... Read more