Chris Gavaler: 2 books
On the Origin of Superheroes
From the Big Bang to Action Comics No. 1
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2015
Most readers think that superheroes began with Superman’s appearance in Action Comics No. 1, but that Kryptonian rocket didn’t just drop out of the sky. By the time Superman’s creators were born, the superhero’s most defining elements—secret identities, aliases, disguises, signature symbols,...
by Dr Chris Gavaler
Language: English
Release Date: October 5, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: October 5, 2017
A complete guide to the history, form and contexts of the genre, Superhero Comics helps readers explore the most successful and familiar of comic book genres.
In an accessible and easy-to-navigate format, the book reveals:
·The history of superhero comics-from mythic influences to 21st...