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Superheroes in the Streets

Author : Kimberly Wedeven Segall
Publisher : Univ. Press of Mississippi
ISBN 13 : 1496850394
Total Pages : 138 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (968 download)

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Download or read book Superheroes in the Streets written by Kimberly Wedeven Segall and published by Univ. Press of Mississippi. This book was released on 2024-04-15 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The icon of the female protester and her alter-ego, the female superhero, fills screens in the news, in theaters, and in digital spaces. The female protester who is Muslim, though, has been subject to a legacy of discrimination. Superheroes in the Streets: Muslim Women Activists and Protest in the Digital Age follows the stories of both famous and grassroots Muslim female protestors, bringing careful attention to protest modes and online national icons. US Muslim women have long navigated public and digital spaces aware of the complex and nuanced histories that trail them. Given the pervasive influence of mainstream feminism, Muslim women activists are often made out to be damsels in distress. Even when mass media turns its attention to the activism of Muslim women, persistence of these false narratives demeans their culture and hypersexualizes their bodies. Following the stories of US Muslim women activists, author Kimberly Wedeven Segall shows how they have been reinventing the streets and remaking racialized codifications. Segall highlights their creativity in crafting protest media of posters, rap rally songs, and digital images of superheroes, carving public spaces into inclusive and digital territories. Each chapter teases apart the complexities of public banners and digital activism.

Superman on the Couch

Author : Danny Fingeroth
Publisher : A&C Black
ISBN 13 : 9780826415394
Total Pages : 196 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (153 download)

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Download or read book Superman on the Couch written by Danny Fingeroth and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2004-01-01 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why are so many of the superhero myths tied up with loss, often violent, of parents or parental figures? What is the significance of the dual identity? What makes some superhuman figures "good" and others "evil"? Why are so many of the prime superheroes white and male? How has the superhero evolved over the course of the 20th and early 21st centuries? And how might the myths be changing? Why is it that the key superhero archetypes - Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Spider-Man, the X-Men - touch primal needs and experiences in everyone? Why has the superhero moved beyond the pages of comics into other media? All these topics, and more, are covered in this lively and original exploration of the reasons why the superhero - in comic books, films, and TV - is such a potent myth for our times and culture.>

The Encyclopedia of Superheroes on Film and Television, 2d ed.

Author : John Kenneth Muir
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 0786437553
Total Pages : 705 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (864 download)

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Download or read book The Encyclopedia of Superheroes on Film and Television, 2d ed. written by John Kenneth Muir and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2008-08-21 with total page 705 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a complete guide to over 50 years of superheroes on screen! This expanded and updated edition of the 2004 award-winning encyclopedia covers important developments in the popular genre; adds new shows such as Heroes and Zoom; includes the latest films featuring icons like Superman, Spiderman and Batman; and covers even more types of superheroes. Each entry includes a detailed history, cast and credits, episode and film descriptions, critical commentaries, and data on arch-villains, gadgets, comic-book origins and super powers, while placing each production into its historical context. Appendices list common superhero conventions and cliches; incarnations; memorable ad lines; and the best, worst, and most influential productions from 1951 to 2008.

Superman and the Bible

Author : Nicholaus Pumphrey
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 1476665028
Total Pages : 215 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (766 download)

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Download or read book Superman and the Bible written by Nicholaus Pumphrey and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2019-02-05 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1938, Superman debuted, jumping off the pages of Action Comics #1. In the cultural context of the Great Depression and World War II, the U.S. would see the rise of the superhero not only in comic books but in radio programs, animated cartoons and television shows. Superman forever changed one's concept of the hero and became permanently engrained in both American and worldwide culture. This study explores the Man of Steel's narrative as a fresh perspective on readings of the Bible--his character is reflected in such figures as Moses, Samson and Jesus. The author argues that if we read the Bible it can be said we are reading about Superman.

The Mythology of the Superhero

Author : Andrew R. Bahlmann
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 1476625182
Total Pages : 214 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (766 download)

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Download or read book The Mythology of the Superhero written by Andrew R. Bahlmann and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2016-04-27 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Superheroes have been an integral part of popular society for decades and have given rise to a collective mythology familiar in popular culture worldwide. Though scholars and fans have recognized and commented on this mythology, its structure has gone largely unexplored. This book provides a model and lexicon for identifying the superhero mythos. The author examines the myth in several narratives--including Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Green Arrow and Beowulf--and discusses such diverse characters as Batman, Wolverine, Invincible and John Constantine.

The League of Regrettable Superheroes

Author : Jon Morris
Publisher : Quirk Books
ISBN 13 : 1594747830
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (947 download)

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Download or read book The League of Regrettable Superheroes written by Jon Morris and published by Quirk Books. This book was released on 2015-06-02 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meet one hundred of the strangest superheroes ever to see print, complete with backstories, vintage art, and colorful commentary. You know about Batman, Superman, and Spiderman, but have you heard of Doll Man, Doctor Hormone, or Spider Queen? So prepare yourself for such not-ready-for-prime-time heroes as Bee Man (Batman, but with bees), the Clown (circus-themed crimebuster), the Eye (a giant, floating eyeball; just accept it), and many other oddballs and oddities. Drawing on the entire history of the medium, The League of Regrettable Superheroes will appeal to die-hard comics fans, casual comics readers, and anyone who enjoys peering into the stranger corners of pop culture.

The Superhero's Son Omnibus (action adventure young adult superheroes)

Author : Lucas Flint
Publisher : Secret Identity Books
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1544 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Superhero's Son Omnibus (action adventure young adult superheroes) written by Lucas Flint and published by Secret Identity Books. This book was released on with total page 1544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Percy Jackson meets the Marvel Cinematic Universe in this action-adventure superhero series! Kevin Jason thinks he's just a normal teenager until he accidentally punches the school bully through the cafeteria wall. Kevin soon discovers that he is the son of a famous superhero and decides to become the superhero Bolt. As Bolt, Kevin fights supervillains, criminals, corrupt politicians, aliens, and more in this complete, epic nine-book superhero series! Contains the following books: The Superhero's Test The Superhero's Team The Superhero's Summit The Superhero's Powers The Superhero's Origin The Superhero's World The Superhero's Vision The Superhero's Prison The Superhero's End Plus bonus short story: Don't Fear the Reaper KEYWORDS: superhero action fiction, superhero fantasy, superhero fiction novel, superhero science fiction, superhero scifi, superhero young adult, superhero city, superhero books, superhero action, superhero books for kids, superheroes, cool superheroes, action adventure books, superhero action adventure books, action adventure fiction, superhero action adventure fiction, young adult action adventure, action adventure young adult, coming of age books

Avengers of the New World

Author : Laurent Dubois
Publisher : Harvard University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780674018266
Total Pages : 390 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (182 download)

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Download or read book Avengers of the New World written by Laurent Dubois and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2005-10-31 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An exploration of the Haitian Revolution looks at the events and individuals involved in the largest successful slave revolt in history, which was responsible for creating the first independent nation in Latin America.

Why We Need Superheroes

Author : Jeffrey Kahan
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 1476644977
Total Pages : 274 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (766 download)

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Download or read book Why We Need Superheroes written by Jeffrey Kahan and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2021-12-09 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comic books and superhero stories mirror essential societal values and beliefs. We can be Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Spider-Man, Black Panther or Rocket Raccoon through our everyday choices. We can't fly, fix hyper drives or hear human heartbeats a mile away, but we can think about what Matt Murdock would do in a conflict, how Superman would respond to natural disasters and how Captain America would handle humanitarian crises. This book analyzes the impact of dozens of comics by examining the noble personalities, traits and actions of the main characters. Chapters detail how superheroes, comic books and other pop culture phenomena offer more than pure entertainment, and how we can better model ourselves after our favorite heroes. Through our good deeds, quick thinking and positive choices, we can become more like superheroes than we ever imagined.

Why Superman Doesn't Take Over The World

Author : J. Brian O’Roark
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0192564900
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (925 download)

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Download or read book Why Superman Doesn't Take Over The World written by J. Brian O’Roark and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2019-01-24 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why do heroes fight each other? Why do villains keep trying even though they almost never win? Why don't heroes simply take over the world? Economics and comics may seem to be a world apart. But in the hands of economics professor and comic book hero aficionado Brian O’Roark, the two form a powerful alliance. With brilliant deadpan enthusiasm he shows how the travails of superheroes can explain the building blocks of economics, and how economics explains the mysteries of superhero behavior. Spider-Man's existential doubts revolve around opportunity costs; Wonder Woman doesn't have a sidekick because she has a comparative advantage; game theory sheds light on the battle between Captain America and Iron Man; the Joker keeps committing crimes because of the Peltzman effect; and utility curves help us decide who is the greatest superhero of all. Why Superman Doesn't Take Over the World probes the motivations of our favorite heroes, and reveals that the characters in the comics may have powers we dont, but they are still beholden to the laws of economics.

Real Life Super Heroes

Author : Nadia Fezzani
Publisher : Dundurn
ISBN 13 : 1459739167
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (597 download)

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Download or read book Real Life Super Heroes written by Nadia Fezzani and published by Dundurn. This book was released on 2017-09-16 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: They dress up at night, fight crime, and save people from crimes and other personal disasters. Across North America, there are more than 600 costumed heroes patrolling the streets. Nadia Fezzani has visited them, patrolled with them, and faced death with them to bring this in-depth look at the lives and origins of Real Life Super Heroes.

War, Politics and Superheroes

Author : Marc DiPaolo
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 9780786485796
Total Pages : 342 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (857 download)

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Download or read book War, Politics and Superheroes written by Marc DiPaolo and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2014-01-10 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Superhero adventure comics have a long history of commenting upon American public opinion and government policy, and the 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 Fantastic Four and the X-Men, and topics covered include American wars, conflicts, and public policy. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.

100 Things Avengers Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die

Author : Dan Casey
Publisher : Triumph Books
ISBN 13 : 1633192210
Total Pages : 353 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (331 download)

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Download or read book 100 Things Avengers Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die written by Dan Casey and published by Triumph Books. This book was released on 2015-05-01 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With extensive backstories and comic lore, this lively, detailed book explores the characters, storylines, and facts every Avengers fan should know. This guide covers the history of how the group went from Justice League knockoff to billion-dollar franchise; the history of Ultron, Thanos, and the Infinity Gauntlet; and the series' seminal storylines, writers, and artists. It includes information on everyone's favorite Avengers, including Iron Man, Thor, Hulk, Captain America, Hawkeye, and Black Widow, as well as members of the Secret Avengers and the New Avengers. Author Daniel Casey has collected every essential piece of Avengers knowledge and trivia, including why the Avengers went out for shawarma, as well as must-do activities, such as how to make the most of your Comic-Con experience and how to properly preserve your comic book collection, and ranks them all, providing an entertaining and easy-to-follow checklist for fans of all ages.

Avengerworld - The Avengers in Our Lives

Author : Alan Hayes
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 1326522507
Total Pages : 296 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (265 download)

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Download or read book Avengerworld - The Avengers in Our Lives written by Alan Hayes and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2016-02-21 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Avengers was a revolutionary series that always playfully twisted perceptions, pushed the boundaries of its genre and defied those who wished to pigeonhole it. The team behind The Avengers never forgot its primary objective was to entertain. And entertain it certainly did, inspiring successive generations to welcome The Avengers into their hearts. Right from its foreword by pioneering television historian Dave Rogers to its afterword by Jason Whiton of SpyVibe, Avengerworld celebrates the series, its international fandom and its fans. Over the course of more than forty essays, Avengers fans the world over relate how they first encountered the series, how they grew up with it at their sides, made friends, engaged with fandom and were inspired to do extraordinary things. Proceeds from this book will be donated to Champion Chanzige, a charity organisation that exists to improve conditions for underprivileged children at a primary school in Southern Tanzania - and helps them to do extraordinary things too.

The Modern Superhero in Film and Television

Author : Jeffrey A. Brown
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1317484517
Total Pages : 182 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (174 download)

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Download or read book The Modern Superhero in Film and Television written by Jeffrey A. Brown and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2016-11-10 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hollywood’s live-action superhero films currently dominate the worldwide box-office, with the characters enjoying more notoriety through their feature film and television depictions than they have ever before. This book argues that this immense popularity reveals deep cultural concerns about politics, gender, ethnicity, patriotism and consumerism after the events of 9/11. Superheroes have long been agents of hegemony, fighting for abstract ideals of justice while overall perpetuating the American status quo. Yet at the same time, the book explores how the genre has also been utilized to question and critique these dominant cultural assumptions.

Re-Constructing the Man of Steel

Author : Martin Lund
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319429604
Total Pages : 215 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (194 download)

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Download or read book Re-Constructing the Man of Steel written by Martin Lund and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-11-17 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book, Martin Lund challenges contemporary claims about the original Superman’s supposed Jewishness and offers a critical re-reading of the earliest Superman comics. Engaging in critical dialogue with extant writing on the subject, Lund argues that much of recent popular and scholarly writing on Superman as a Jewish character is a product of the ethnic revival, rather than critical investigations of the past, and as such does not stand up to historical scrutiny. In place of these readings, this book offers a new understanding of the Superman created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster in the mid-1930s, presenting him as an authentically Jewish American character in his own time, for good and ill. On the way to this conclusion, this book questions many popular claims about Superman, including that he is a golem, a Moses-figure, or has a Hebrew name. In place of such notions, Lund offers contextual readings of Superman as he first appeared, touching on, among other ideas, Jewish American affinities with the Roosevelt White House, the whitening effects of popular culture, Jewish gender stereotypes, and the struggles faced by Jewish Americans during the historical peak of American anti-Semitism. In this book, Lund makes a call to stem the diffusion of myth into accepted truth, stressing the importance of contextualizing the Jewish heritage of the creators of Superman. By critically taking into account historical understandings of Jewishness and the comics’ creative contexts, this book challenges reigning assumptions about Superman and other superheroes’ cultural roles, not only for the benefit of Jewish studies, but for American, Cultural, and Comics studies as a whole.

The Psychology of Superheroes

Author : Robin S. Rosenberg
Publisher : BenBella Books, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1935251368
Total Pages : 274 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (352 download)

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Download or read book The Psychology of Superheroes written by Robin S. Rosenberg and published by BenBella Books, Inc.. This book was released on 2008-03-01 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This latest installment in the Psychology of Popular Culture series turns its focus to superheroes. Superheroes have survived and fascinated for more than 70 years in no small part due to their psychological depth. In The Psychology of Superheroes, almost two dozen psychologists get into the heads of today's most popular and intriguing superheroes. Why do superheroes choose to be superheroes? Where does Spider-Man's altruism come from, and what does it mean? Why is there so much prejudice against the X-Men, and how could they have responded to it, other than the way they did? Why are super-villains so aggressive? The Psychology of Superheroes answers these questions, exploring the inner workings our heroes usually only share with their therapists.