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Enter the Superheroes - American Values, Culture, and the Canon of Superhero Literature (Hardcover, New)
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Enter the Superheroes - American Values, Culture, and the Canon of Superhero Literature (Hardcover, New)
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Ever since the first appearances of Superman and Batman in comic
books of the late 1930s, superheroes have been a staple of the
popular culture landscape. Though initially created for younger
audiences, superhero characters have evolved over the years,
becoming complex figures that appeal to more sophisticated readers.
While superhero stories have grown ever more popular within broader
society, however, comics and graphic novels have been largely
ignored by the world of academia. In Enter the Superheroes:
American Values, Culture, and the Canon of Superhero Literature,
Alex S. Romagnoli and Gian S. Pagnucci argue that superheroes merit
serious study, both within the academy and beyond. By examining the
kinds of graphic novels that are embraced by the academy, this book
explains how superhero stories are just as significant. Structured
around key themes within superhero literature, the book delves into
the features that make superhero stories a unique genre. The book
also draws upon examples in comics and other media to illustrate
the sociohistorical importance of superheroes-from the interplay of
fans and creators to unique narrative elements that are brought to
their richest fulfillment within the world of superheroes. A list
of noteworthy superhero texts that readers can look to for future
study is also provided. In addition to exploring the important
roles that superheroes play in children's learning, the book also
offers an excellent starting point for discussions of how
literature is evolving and why it is necessary to expand the
traditional realms of literary study. Enter the Superheroes will be
of particular interest to English and composition teachers but also
to scholars of popular culture and fans of superhero and comic book
literature.
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