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Book Synopsis Superman vs. Hollywood by : Jake Rossen
Download or read book Superman vs. Hollywood written by Jake Rossen and published by Chicago Review Press. This book was released on 2008-02-01 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Superman has fought for nearly seven decades to conquer radio, television, and film—but his battles behind the scenes have proved a far greater threat than any fictional foe. For the first time, one book unearths all the details of his turbulent adventures in Tinseltown. Based on extensive interviews with producers, screenwriters, cast members, and crew, Superman vs. Hollywood spills the beans on Marlon Brando's eccentricities; the challenges of making Superman appear to fly; the casting process that at various points had Superman being played by Sylvester Stallone, Neil Diamond, Nicolas Cage, Ashton Kutcher, and even Muhammad Ali; and the Superman movies, fashioned by such maverick filmmakers as Kevin Smith and Tim Burton, that never made it to the screen.
Book Synopsis Adapting Superman by : John Darowski
Download or read book Adapting Superman written by John Darowski and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2021-05-29 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Almost immediately after his first appearance in comic books in June 1938, Superman began to be adapted to other media. The subsequent decades have brought even more adaptations of the Man of Steel, his friends, family, and enemies in film, television, comic strip, radio, novels, video games, and even a musical. The rapid adaptation of the Man of Steel occurred before the character and storyworld were fully developed on the comic book page, allowing the adaptations an unprecedented level of freedom and adaptability. The essays in this collection provide specific insight into the practice of adapting Superman from comic books to other media and cultural contexts through a variety of methods, including social, economic, and political contexts. Authors touch on subjects such as the different international receptions to the characters, the evolution of both Clark Kent's character and Superman's powers, the importance of the radio, how the adaptations interact with issues such as racism and Cold War paranoia, and the role of fan fiction in the franchise. By applying a wide range of critical approaches to adaption and Superman, this collection offers new insights into our popular entertainment and our cultural history.
Book Synopsis Superman and Comic Book Brand Continuity by : Phillip Bevin
Download or read book Superman and Comic Book Brand Continuity written by Phillip Bevin and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-08-06 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Superman and Comic Book Brand Continuity traces the development of comic book continuity through the case study of Superman, examining the character’s own evolution across several media, including comics, radio, television, and film. Superman’s relationship with continuity illustrates a key feature of the way in which people in western societies construct stories about themselves. In this respect, the book is a study of narrative and how comic book continuity reflects the way that, in wider western post-enlightenment culture, storytelling shapes the common sense and received wisdoms that influence how we perceive "reality." The scope of the analysis extends from Superman’s creation in the late 1930s to the recent films Man of Steel (2013) and Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016), as well as the current comic book reboot Rebirth (2016).
Book Synopsis My Superman Has Left the Building by : Ava Montgomery
Download or read book My Superman Has Left the Building written by Ava Montgomery and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2023-09-22 with total page 63 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is directed to every person out there who has lost their beloved father and would give anything to see and touch him again. This book is dedicated to people that woke up the morning after losing your father and felt like you were in a dream. This book is dedicated to the man who was your first role model, first admirer, first supporter, and superman. This book is dedicated to people just like me who must wake up every day and find the strength to go on. This book is dedicated to the many women and men who deal with waking up every morning knowing they will never see their father’s face on this side again. . . . This is Ava Montgomery’s personal story of her dad and his life and all that he meant to her. This story talks about the confusion, anger, and pain she experienced after losing her superman.
Download or read book Superman Is Jewish? written by Harry Brod and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-11-06 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An expose of the secret identities of famous superheroes explains how theme dilemmas faced by iconic characters reflect the evolution of Judaism in American culture and the Jewish identities of famous comic book writers.
Book Synopsis Why Superman Doesn't Take Over The World by : J. Brian O’Roark
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.
Book Synopsis Superman on the Couch by : Danny Fingeroth
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.>
Book Synopsis Superman: The Golden Age Vol. 1 by : Jerry Siegel
Download or read book Superman: The Golden Age Vol. 1 written by Jerry Siegel and published by DC. This book was released on 2016-03-22 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Faster than a speeding bullet, Superman burst onto the comic book scene in 1938, just as America was on the terrifying precipice of a world war. In a desperate time, legendary creators Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster brought to life the worldÕs first modern superhero. The Man of Steel emerged as a champion of the oppressed, taking down any enemy with his super-strength and speed, both foreign and near to home. In his distinctive royal blue, red and yellow costume, complete with cape, the stalwart Kryptonian emanated strength and fearlessness. He swiftly became a symbol of hope for a downtrodden America. Collecting all of the Metropolis WonderÕs first-ever adventures from ACTION COMICS #1-19, SUPERMAN #1-3 and NEW YORK WORLDÕS FAIR COMICS #1!
Book Synopsis Superman: Man of Steel Vol. 3 by : John Byrne
Download or read book Superman: Man of Steel Vol. 3 written by John Byrne and published by DC Comics. This book was released on 2017-04-04 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The third collection of Superman stories from the '80s reprints SUPERMAN #4-6, ACTION #587-589, and ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #427-429, and features a new cover and introduction by artist Jerry Ordway!
Book Synopsis Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane (1958-1973) #2 by : Otto Binder
Download or read book Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane (1958-1973) #2 written by Otto Binder and published by DC Comics. This book was released on 2019-05-16 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ÒSUPERMANÕS SECRET SWEETHEART.Ó Lois tries to help a lonely college girl gain acceptance with her classmates by setting her up as SupermanÕs girlfriend and gets Superman to go along with the ruse.
Book Synopsis Superman (1939-1986) #23 by : Jerry Siegel
Download or read book Superman (1939-1986) #23 written by Jerry Siegel and published by DC Comics. This book was released on 2020-02-13 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Superman arrives at Camp Towne to make an appearance, he volunteers to participate in the war games that will take place.
Book Synopsis Superman: Lois and Clark (2015-) #8 by : Dan Jurgens
Download or read book Superman: Lois and Clark (2015-) #8 written by Dan Jurgens and published by DC. This book was released on 2016-05-25 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Don't miss the climactic chapter of the epic story of the pre-New 52 Superman! Kal-El's world is falling apart as Intergang makes its final move against Lois! And the cosmic threat that is Hyathis has come to Earth in search of a power source that will give her dominion over her enemies. Now, the future of an entire planet may rest with Superman's young son, Jon.
Book Synopsis Superman 100-Page Super Spectacular (2019-) #1 by : Marv Wolfman
Download or read book Superman 100-Page Super Spectacular (2019-) #1 written by Marv Wolfman and published by DC Comics. This book was released on 2019-02-06 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “This is the best Superman story I’ve ever written.” So says living legend Marv Wolfman, and when you’ve written hundreds of Superman stories as he has, it means a great deal. This gem of a tale—written and drawn from 2006-2009 for the SUPERMAN CONFIDENTIAL series—explodes from the DC archives as a triumphant tale of Clark Kent’s fateful first days in Metropolis, which were far from easy. His early failures almost ensured there would never be a hero called Superman. Powerful writing and stunning art combine to conjure an inspiring story that needed to be published, one you will never forget, from a pair of master storytellers.
Book Synopsis DC Retroactive: Superman - The '90s (2011-) #1 by : Louise Simonson
Download or read book DC Retroactive: Superman - The '90s (2011-) #1 written by Louise Simonson and published by DC Comics. This book was released on 2011-08-24 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The epic Retroactive event continues as the fan-favorite team of Louise Simonson and Jon Bogdanove return for a 'lost' adventure of The Man of Steel. As Lex Luthor is slowly losing his mind, he hatches a scheme that could increase his wealth and kill Superman—but will he destroy Metropolis in the process? Plus, don't miss a classic tale by the same team from the 1990s!
Book Synopsis Superman (1994-) #69 by : Dan Jurgens
Download or read book Superman (1994-) #69 written by Dan Jurgens and published by DC. This book was released on with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pete Ross is put on trial and his only hope for salvation lies with Agent Liberty.
Book Synopsis Superman (2011-) #44 by : Gene Luen Yang
Download or read book Superman (2011-) #44 written by Gene Luen Yang and published by DC. This book was released on with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The epic "Truth" arc reaches its finale as the Daily Planet and its staff may be the first casualties of Clark's identity being revealed!
Book Synopsis Adventures of Superman (1987-) #560 by : Karl Kesel
Download or read book Adventures of Superman (1987-) #560 written by Karl Kesel and published by DC Comics. This book was released on 2017-02-09 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why are Lois, Superman, Batman, Lana Lang, Lex Luthor and the rest behaving like their Silver Age selves? Why does Batman think Lois is the woman of his dreams, and remember his teenage adventures as the sidekick ofÉSuperboy? Why (and how, for that matter) have Jor-El and Lara come to Earth? There's only one place to find out.
