War, Politics and Superheroes: Ethics and Propaganda in Comics and Film

Ethics and Propaganda in Comics and Film

Nonfiction, Entertainment, Performing Arts, Film, Fiction & Literature, Literary Theory & Criticism
Cover of the book War, Politics and Superheroes: Ethics and Propaganda in Comics and Film by Marc DiPaolo, McFarland
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Author: Marc DiPaolo ISBN: 9780786485796
Publisher: McFarland Publication: March 31, 2011
Imprint: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers Language: English
Author: Marc DiPaolo
ISBN: 9780786485796
Publisher: McFarland
Publication: March 31, 2011
Imprint: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers
Language: English

Superhero adventure comics have a long history of commenting upon American public opinion and government policy, and the 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 Fantastic Four and the X-Men, and topics covered include American wars, conflicts, and public policy. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.

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Superhero adventure comics have a long history of commenting upon American public opinion and government policy, and the 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 Fantastic Four and the X-Men, and topics covered include American wars, conflicts, and public policy. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.

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