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The Superhero Costume - Identity and Disguise in Fact and Fiction (Hardcover)
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The Superhero Costume - Identity and Disguise in Fact and Fiction (Hardcover)
Series: Dress, Body, Culture
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Costume defines the superhero, disguising and distinguishing him or
her from the civilian alter ego. The often garish garb expresses a
hero's otherness and empowers its wearers to seek a primal form of
justice. This book provides the first interdisciplinary analysis of
the superhero costume and investigates wide-ranging issues such as
identity, otherness, ritual dress and disguise. Analysis focuses on
the implications of wearing superhero costume, exploring
interpretations of the costumed hero and the extent to which the
costume defines his or her role. Using examples across various
media (comic books, film, and television) with case studies
including The X-Men, Watchmen, real-life superheroes such as
Phoenix Jones and Pussy Riot, and audience activities such as
cosplay, The Superhero Costume presents new perspectives on the
increasingly popular genre. A lively and thorough account of
superhero fashions throughout history, The Superhero Costume will
be essential reading for students of visual culture, popular
culture, fashion and cultural studies.
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