War, politics and superheroes: ethics and propaganda in comics and film

"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...

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Autor principal: DiPaolo, Marc 1965- (Autor)
Tipo de documento: Print Libro
Lenguaje:Inglés
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Publicado: Jefferson, NC [u.a.] McFarland c2011
En:Año: 2011
(Cadenas de) Palabra clave estándar:B USA / Película / El cómico / Superhéroe / Propaganda
Otras palabras clave:B Superheroes (United States) History 20th century
B Superheroes Comic books, strips, etc History and criticism
B Motion pictures in propaganda
B Propaganda in motion pictures
B Superhero films History and criticism
B Superhero films History and criticism
B Comic books, strips, etc Political aspects
B Comic books, strips, etc Moral and ethical aspects
B Motion pictures Moral and ethical aspects
B Motion Pictures Moral and ethical aspects
B Superhero comic books, strips, etc History and criticism
B Comic books, strips, etc Moral and ethical aspects
B Comic books, strips, etc Political aspects
B Superheroes United States History 20th century
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Sumario:"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
Notas:Formerly CIP Uk. - Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:0786447184