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 Amer...

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Main Author: Di Paolo, Marc
Language:English
Published: Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, 2011.
Subjects:
Superhero comic books, strips, etc. > History and criticism.
Comic books, strips, etc. > Political aspects.
Comic books, strips, etc. > Moral and ethical aspects.
Superhero films > History and criticism.
Motion pictures in propaganda.
Motion pictures > Moral and ethical aspects.
Physical Description:xi, 330 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
Format: Book
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"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.
Call Number:PN6725 .D533 2011
Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references (pages 299-315) and index.
ISBN:9780786447183 (softcover : alk. paper)
0786447184 (softcover : alk. paper)