Ingle, Zachary
The 100 Greatest Superhero Films and TV Shows
- ISBN 13:
- 9781538114506
- author:
- Ingle, Zachary
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 328
- Dimensions:
- 25.7 x 18 x 1.3 centimetres (0.7
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Performing Arts, Film & Video,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
A comprehensive guide to the greatest superhero films and TV shows is presented in this book. Over eighty years of cinema and television are celebrated through 100 carefully selected titles, including blockbusters like Black Panther and The Dark Knight, as well as lesser-known critically acclaimed series. The authors evaluate each entry based on qualities such as plot development, character portrayal, technological innovation, and social impact. This diverse range of entries showcases the genre's variety over its eighty-year history, with almost a third not associated with Marvel or DC. The book also includes an analysis of the superhero's evolution and its relevance to various cultural and theoretical perspectives. Featuring over 80 photographs alongside the selections, this book is sure to spark debate and interest among fans of superhero movies and television shows.
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