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1 online resource (271 pages) |
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Summary |
Ages of Heroes, Eras of Men explores the changing depiction of superheroes from the comic books of the 1930s to the cinematic present. In this anthology, scholars from a variety of disciplines - including history, cultural studies, Latin American studies, film studies, and English - examine the superhero's cultural history in North America with attention to particular stories and to the historical contexts in which those narratives appeared. Enduring comic book characters from DC and Marvel C ... |
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eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
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Comic books, strips, etc. -- United States -- History and criticism.
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Comic books, strips, etc. |
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United States. |
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Superheroes -- Comic books, strips, etc. -- United States.
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Superheroes. |
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Superheroes -- United States -- Comic books, strips, etc.
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Comics (Graphic works)
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Electronic books.
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Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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Graphic novels.
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Graphic novels.
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Comics (Graphic works)
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Added Author |
Donaldson, Thomas.
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Chambliss, Julian C.
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Print version: Svitavsky, William. Ages of Heroes, Eras of Men : Superheroes and the American Experience. Newcastle upon Tyne : Cambridge Scholars Publishing, ©2013 9781443848039 |
ISBN |
9781443871044 (electronic book) |
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1443871044 (electronic book) |
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