Grant Morrison and the Superhero Renaissance - Critical Essays (Paperback)

Superheroes are enjoying a cultural resurgence, dominating the box office and breaking out of specialty comics stores onto the shelves of mainstream retailers. A leading figure behind the superhero Renaissance is Grant Morrison, long-time architect of the DC Comics' universe and author of many of the most successful comic books in recent years. Known for his anarchic original creations - Zenith, The Invisibles, The Filth, We3 - as well as for his acclaimed serialized comics - JLA, Superman, Batman, New X-Men - Morrison has radically redefined the superhero archetype. Known for his eccentric lifestyle and as a practitioner of ""pop magic,"" Morrison sees the superhero as not merely fantasy but a medium for imagining a better humanity. Drawing on a variety of analytical approaches, this first-ever collection of critical essays on his work explores his rejuvenation of the figure of the superhero as a means to address the challenges of modern life.

General

Imprint:	McFarland & Company
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	November 2015
Editors:	Darragh Greene • Kate Roddy
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	252
ISBN-13:	978-0-7864-7810-1
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > General Books > Arts & Architecture > Industrial / commercial art & design > Illustration & commercial art > Comic book & cartoon art Promotions
LSN:	0-7864-7810-1
Barcode:	9780786478101

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