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Superheroes of the Round Table

Author : Jason Tondro
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 078648876X
Total Pages : 250 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (864 download)

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Download or read book Superheroes of the Round Table written by Jason Tondro and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2011-10-14 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Few scholars nursed on the literary canon would dispute that knowledge of Western literature benefits readers and writers of the superhero genre. This analysis of superhero comics as Romance literature shows that the reverse is true--knowledge of the superhero romance has something to teach critics of traditional literature. Establishing the comic genre as a cousin to Arthurian myth, Spenser, and Shakespeare, it uses comics to inform readings of The Faerie Queene, The Tempest, Malory's Morte and more, while employing authors like Ben Johnson to help explain comics by Alan Moore, Jack Kirby, and Grant Morrison and characters like Iron Man, the Hulk, the X-Men, and the Justice League. Scholars of comics, medieval and Renaissance literature alike will find it appealing.

Marvel Rising

Author : Nilah Magruder
Publisher : Marvel Entertainment
ISBN 13 : 1302515845
Total Pages : 119 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (25 download)

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Download or read book Marvel Rising written by Nilah Magruder and published by Marvel Entertainment. This book was released on 2019-09-25 with total page 119 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Collects Marvel Rising (2019) #1-5. Magic, monsters and more! Ms. Marvel and Squirrel Girl are an unbeatable team! But they’re in for a serious challenge, because the city has been invaded by a swarm of knights in shining…cars armed with javelins?! Uh-oh. Kamala Khan and Doreen Green are gonna need allies — and they know just who to call. Miles “Spider-Man” Morales, the Inhuman known as Inferno, former S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Daisy Johnson and more join the fray against sorceress Morgan Le Fay, who plans to transform the Inhumans’ home of New Attilan into New Camelot!

Radiant Black #3

Author : Kyle Higgins
Publisher : Image Comics
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 32 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Radiant Black #3 written by Kyle Higgins and published by Image Comics. This book was released on 2021-04-21 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Okay, that's it. Nathan's getting down to business today: he's finally working on his novel. All he needs is some solitary writing time no "helpful" parents, no superhero social media, and definitely no alien voices beaming an unintelligible language into his brain. That's not too much to ask for, right?

Superheroes!

Author : Laurence Maslon
Publisher : Crown Archetype
ISBN 13 : 0385348592
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (853 download)

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Download or read book Superheroes! written by Laurence Maslon and published by Crown Archetype. This book was released on 2013-10-01 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Superman, Batman, Spider-Man, Iron Man, Wonder Woman, the Avengers, the X-Men, Watchmen, and more: the companion volume to the PBS documentary series of the same name that tells the story of the superhero in American popular culture. Together again for the first time, here come the greatest comic book superheroes ever assembled between two covers: down from the heavens—Superman and the Mighty Thor—or swinging over rooftops—the Batman and Spider-Man; star-spangled, like Captain America and Wonder Woman, or clad in darkness, like the Shadow and Spawn; facing down super-villains on their own, like the Flash and the Punisher or gathered together in a team of champions, like the Avengers and the X-Men! Based on the three-part PBS documentary series Superheroes, this companion volume chronicles the never-ending battle of the comic book industry, its greatest creators, and its greatest creations. Covering the effect of superheroes on American culture—in print, on film and television, and in digital media—and the effect of American culture on its superheroes, Superheroes: Capes, Cowls, and the Creation of Comic Book Culture appeals to readers of all ages, from the casual observer of the phenomenon to the most exacting fan of the genre. Drawing from more than 50 new interviews conducted expressly for Superheroes!—creators from Stan Lee to Grant Morrison, commentators from Michael Chabon to Jules Feiffer, actors from Adam West to Lynda Carter, and filmmakers such as Zach Snyder—this is an up-to-the-minute narrative history of the superhero, from the comic strip adventurers of the Great Depression, up to the blockbuster CGI movie superstars of the 21st Century. Featuring more than 500 full-color comic book panels, covers, sketches, photographs of both essential and rare artwork, Superheroes is the definitive story of this powerful presence in pop culture.

On the Origin of Superheroes

Author : Chris Gavaler
Publisher : University of Iowa Press
ISBN 13 : 1609383818
Total Pages : 306 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (93 download)

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Download or read book On the Origin of Superheroes written by Chris Gavaler and published by University of Iowa Press. This book was released on 2015-11 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most readers think that superheroes began with Superman’s appearance in Action Comics No. 1, but that Kryptonian rocket didn’t just drop out of the sky. By the time Superman’s creators were born, the superhero’s most defining elements—secret identities, aliases, disguises, signature symbols, traumatic origin stories, extraordinary powers, self-sacrificing altruism—were already well-rehearsed standards. Superheroes have a sprawling, action-packed history that predates the Man of Steel by decades and even centuries. On the Origin of Superheroes is a quirky, personal tour of the mythology, literature, philosophy, history, and grand swirl of ideas that have permeated western culture in the centuries leading up to the first appearance of superheroes (as we know them today) in 1938. From the creation of the universe, through mythological heroes and gods, to folklore, ancient philosophy, revolutionary manifestos, discarded scientific theories, and gothic monsters, the sweep and scale of the superhero’s origin story is truly epic. We will travel from Jane Austen’s Bath to Edgar Rice Burroughs’s Mars to Owen Wister’s Wyoming, with some surprising stops along the way. We’ll meet mad scientists, Napoleonic dictators, costumed murderers, diabolical madmen, blackmailers, pirates, Wild West outlaws, eugenicists, the KKK, Victorian do-gooders, detectives, aliens, vampires, and pulp vigilantes (to name just a few). Chris Gavaler is your tour guide through this fascinating, sometimes dark, often funny, but always surprising prehistory of the most popular figure in pop culture today. In a way, superheroes have always been with us: they are a fossil record of our greatest aspirations and our worst fears and failings.

Astonishing Times

Author : Frank Barbiere
Publisher : Dark Horse Comics
ISBN 13 : 1506730833
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (67 download)

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Download or read book Astonishing Times written by Frank Barbiere and published by Dark Horse Comics. This book was released on 2022-09-27 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A modern superhero story that celebrates the genre and redefines heroes for a new generation. In a world where superheroes are common place, Noah Sans, a young reporter trying to live up to the legacy of his father, investigates a mystery involving missing superheroes that quickly turns into a thrilling conspiracy. Noah Sans, a young reporter living in the shadow of his father, lives in a world full of superheroes—but no one seems to care. After a world changing event called The Cataclysm, people moved on, and now heroes are old news. But when Noah begins investigating a mysterious murder, he comes face to face with his most revered heroes and is forced to confront a secret past that could change the world forever. Astonishing Times is a love letter to the medium of comics and a celebration of superheroes old and new. Award-winning writer Frank J. Barbiere returns to creator-owned comics alongside Arris Quinones, host of YouTube's Variant, to craft a modern classic that redefines superheroes for a new era with stunning art by Ruairí Coleman and color artist Lauren Affe. Together, the team hopes to inspire a new generation of fans young and old, and remind us all that heroes are everywhere. Collects Astonishing Times #1–#5.

Hand of Fire

Author : Charles Hatfield
Publisher : Univ. Press of Mississippi
ISBN 13 : 1628468998
Total Pages : 492 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (284 download)

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Download or read book Hand of Fire written by Charles Hatfield and published by Univ. Press of Mississippi. This book was released on 2011-12-12 with total page 492 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jack Kirby (1917–1994) is one of the most influential and popular artists in comics history. With Stan Lee, he created the Fantastic Four and defined the drawing and narrative style of Marvel Comics from the 1960s to the present day. Kirby is credited with creating or cocreating a number of Marvel's mainstay properties, among them the X-Men, the Hulk, Thor, and the Silver Surfer. His earlier work with Joe Simon led to the creation of Captain America, the popular kid gang and romance comic genres, and one of the most successful comics studios of the 1940s and 1950s. Kirby's distinctive narrative drawing, use of bold abstraction, and creation of angst-ridden and morally flawed heroes mark him as one of the most influential mainstream creators in comics. In this book, Charles Hatfield examines the artistic legacy of one of America's true comic book giants. He analyzes the development of Kirby's cartooning technique, his use of dynamic composition, the recurring themes and moral ambiguities in his work, his eventual split from Lee, and his later work as a solo artist. Against the backdrop of Kirby's earlier work in various genres, Hand of Fire examines the peak of Kirby's career, when he introduced a new sense of scope and sublimity to comic book fantasy.

Arthurian Literature XXXV

Author : Elizabeth Archibald
Publisher : Boydell & Brewer
ISBN 13 : 1843845458
Total Pages : 229 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (438 download)

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Download or read book Arthurian Literature XXXV written by Elizabeth Archibald and published by Boydell & Brewer. This book was released on 2020 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The continued influence and significance of the legend of Arthur are demonstrated by the articles collected in this volume.

The DC Comics Universe

Author : Douglas Brode
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 1476647267
Total Pages : 261 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (766 download)

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Download or read book The DC Comics Universe written by Douglas Brode and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2022-08-02 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As properties of DC comics continue to sprout over the years, narratives that were once kept sacrosanct now spill over into one another, synergizing into one bona fide creative Universe. Intended for both professional pop culture researchers and general interest readers, this collection of essays covers DC Universe multimedia, including graphic novels, video games, movies and TV shows. Each essay is written by a recognized pop culture expert offering a distinct perspective on a wide variety of topics. Even though many of the entries address important social themes like gender and racism, the book is not limited to these topics. Also included are more lighthearted essays for full verisimilitude, including analyses of long forgotten or seemingly marginal aspects of the DC Extended Universe, as well as in-depth and original interpretations of the most beloved characters and their relationships to one another. Highly accessible and approachable, this work provides previously unavailable in-roads that create a richer comprehension of the ever-expanding DC Universe.

The Contemporary Superhero Film

Author : Terence McSweeney
Publisher : Columbia University Press
ISBN 13 : 0231549792
Total Pages : 223 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (315 download)

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Download or read book The Contemporary Superhero Film written by Terence McSweeney and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 2020-11-10 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Audiences around the globe continue to flock to see the latest releases from Marvel and DC studios, making it clear that superhero films resonate with the largest global audience that Hollywood has ever reached. Yet despite dominating theater screens like never before, the superhero genre remains critically marginalized—ignored at best and more often actively maligned. Terence McSweeney examines this global phenomenon, providing a concise and up-to-date overview of the superhero genre. He lays out its narrative codes and conventions, exploring why it appeals to diverse audiences and what it has to say about the world in the first two decades of the twenty-first century. Unpacking the social, ideological, and cultural content of superhero films, he argues that the genre should be considered a barometer of contemporary social anxieties and a reflection of cultural values. McSweeney scrutinizes representations of gender, race, and sexuality as well as how the genre’s conventions relate to and comment on contemporary political debates. Beyond American contributions to the genre, the book also features extensive analysis of superhero films from all over the world, contrasting them with the dominant U.S. model. The book’s presentation of a range of case studies and critical debates is accessible and engaging for students, scholars, and enthusiasts at all levels.

Comics through Time [4 volumes]

Author : M. Keith Booker
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 2803 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (16 download)

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Download or read book Comics through Time [4 volumes] written by M. Keith Booker and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2014-10-28 with total page 2803 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Focusing especially on American comic books and graphic novels from the 1930s to the present, this massive four-volume work provides a colorful yet authoritative source on the entire history of the comics medium. Comics and graphic novels have recently become big business, serving as the inspiration for blockbuster Hollywood movies such as the Iron Man series of films and the hit television drama The Walking Dead. But comics have been popular throughout the 20th century despite the significant effects of the restrictions of the Comics Code in place from the 1950s through 1970s, which prohibited the depiction of zombies and use of the word "horror," among many other rules. Comics through Time: A History of Icons, Idols, and Ideas provides students and general readers a one-stop resource for researching topics, genres, works, and artists of comic books, comic strips, and graphic novels. The comprehensive and broad coverage of this set is organized chronologically by volume. Volume 1 covers 1960 and earlier; Volume 2 covers 1960–1980; Volume 3 covers 1980–1995; and Volume 4 covers 1995 to the present. The chronological divisions give readers a sense of the evolution of comics within the larger contexts of American culture and history. The alphabetically arranged entries in each volume address topics such as comics publishing, characters, imprints, genres, themes, titles, artists, writers, and more. While special attention is paid to American comics, the entries also include coverage of British, Japanese, and European comics that have influenced illustrated storytelling of the United States or are of special interest to American readers.

Superman Family Adventures

Author : Art Baltazar
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781401244156
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (441 download)

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Download or read book Superman Family Adventures written by Art Baltazar and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Superman! Superboy! Supergirl! Krypto the Superdog! The entire Superman family is re-imagined here in this energetic all-ages graphic novel. Read on as the heroes of Metropolis fight foes such as General Zod, Darkseid, Brainiac, and as always, super-scourge Lex Luthor! The critically acclaimed team behind TINY TITANS tackle the Superman family in this all-ages graphic novel! Collects Superman Family Adventures #7-12.

Shop Rats

Author : Peak Manufacturing
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781939418920
Total Pages : 35 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (189 download)

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Download or read book Shop Rats written by Peak Manufacturing and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

A Tour of Fabletown

Author : Neta Gordon
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 0786499850
Total Pages : 209 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (864 download)

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Download or read book A Tour of Fabletown written by Neta Gordon and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2016-03-14 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 2002, Vertigo/DC Comics published the first issue of Bill Willingham's Fables. The series imagined the lives of fairy tale figures--Snow White, the Big Bad Wolf, Cinderella and the ubiquitous Prince Charming, among many others--as they made new lives for themselves in modern-day New York City, having fled their storied homeworlds following an invasion. After 150 issues and many awards, Fables concluded its run in July 2015. This study, the first about the sprawling, complex series, discusses such topics as Fables' status as a contemporary adaptation of folk and fairy tales; its use of conventional genres like sword-and-sorcery, crime and romance; its portrayal of social and political relationships; and its self-referential moments. Providing a detailed introduction to the themes and ideas in the series, the author explores how Fables portrays redemption, the function of community, and how our hopes and fears influence our ideal of "happily ever after."

Holy Superheroes!

Author : Greg Garrett
Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
ISBN 13 : 0664236596
Total Pages : 158 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (642 download)

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Download or read book Holy Superheroes! written by Greg Garrett and published by Westminster John Knox Press. This book was released on 2008-01-01 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pulitzer-prize nominee and English professor Garrett explores the deeper side of comic books--and the motion pictures they inspire--for the lessons they can teach readers about faith, justice, and redemption.

Gender and the Superhero Narrative

Author : Michael Goodrum
Publisher : Univ. Press of Mississippi
ISBN 13 : 1496818830
Total Pages : 307 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (968 download)

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Download or read book Gender and the Superhero Narrative written by Michael Goodrum and published by Univ. Press of Mississippi. This book was released on 2018-10-01 with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contributions by Dorian L. Alexander, Janine Coleman, Gabriel Gianola, Mel Gibson, Michael Goodrum, Tim Hanley, Vanessa Hemovich, Christina Knopf, Christopher McGunnigle, Samira Nadkarni, Ryan North, Lisa Perdigao, Tara Prescott-Johnson, Philip Smith, and Maite Ucaregui The explosive popularity of San Diego’s Comic-Con, Star Wars: The Force Awakens and Rogue One, and Netflix’s Jessica Jones and Luke Cage all signal the tidal change in superhero narratives and mainstreaming of what were once considered niche interests. Yet just as these areas have become more openly inclusive to an audience beyond heterosexual white men, there has also been an intense backlash, most famously in 2015’s Gamergate controversy, when the tension between feminist bloggers, misogynistic gamers, and internet journalists came to a head. The place for gender in superhero narratives now represents a sort of battleground, with important changes in the industry at stake. These seismic shifts—both in the creation of superhero media and in their critical and reader reception—need reassessment not only of the role of women in comics, but also of how American society conceives of masculinity. Gender and the Superhero Narrative launches ten essays that explore the point where social justice meets the Justice League. Ranging from comics such as Ms. Marvel, Batwoman: Elegy, and Bitch Planet to video games, Netflix, and cosplay, this volume builds a platform for important voices in comics research, engaging with controversy and community to provide deeper insight and thus inspire change.

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