McGarry, Cormac
Superheroes Beyond
- ISBN 13:
- 9781496850102
- author:
- McGarry, Cormac
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University Press of Mississippi
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 286
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.6 x 1.6 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Popular Culture,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Superheroes Beyond: A Diverse and Global Perspective This innovative collection explores the complexity and cultural reach of superheroes beyond familiar examples. It delves into the diversity of this heroic type, examining how the archetype has evolved to include broader representations of race, gender, sexuality, and ability. The book is divided into three sections, each shedding new light on the superhero phenomenon. The first section looks at how the "man of steel" figure has given way to more inclusive representations, while the second explores the transmedia nature of superheroes, moving from comic books to cinema screens and beyond. The final section highlights the vibrant history of global superhero figures. By examining these different aspects of the superhero genre, Superheroes Beyond offers a fresh and nuanced understanding of this beloved and enduring form of storytelling.
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