War, politics and superheroes
War, politics and superheroes
About this book
"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"--Provided by publisher.
Details
- OL Work ID
- OL16298095W
Subjects
Motion picturesMoral and ethical aspectsHistory and criticismComic books, stripsPropaganda in motion picturesSuperhero filmsPolitical aspectsSuperheroesHistoryComic books, strips, etc., history and criticismComic books, strips, etc., moral and ethical aspectsFilm criticismMotion pictures, moral and ethical aspectsMotion pictures, united statesSuperhero comic books, stripsMotion pictures in propagandaComicFilm