War, Politics and Superheroes - Ethics and Propaganda in Comics and Film (Paperback)

Superhero adventure comics have a long history of commenting upon American public opinion and government policy, and surge in the popularity of comics since the events of September 11, 2001, ensures their continued relevance. This critical text examines the seventy-year history of comic book superheroes on film and in comic books and their reflections of the politics of their time. Superheroes addressed include Batman, Wonder Woman, Spider-Man, Superman, the Invisible Woman and the X-Men, and topics covered include American wars, conflicts, and public policy.

General

Imprint:	McFarland & Company
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	March 2011
First published:	April 2011
Authors:	Marc Di Paolo
Dimensions:	181 x 256 x 22mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	342
ISBN-13:	978-0-7864-4718-3
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Industrial / commercial art & design > Illustration & commercial art > Comic book & cartoon art
LSN:	0-7864-4718-4
Barcode:	9780786447183

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