MIRIAM, KENT
Women in Marvel Films
- ISBN 13:
- 9781474448833
- author:
- MIRIAM, KENT
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Edinburgh University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.6 x 1.7 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Performing Arts, Film & Video,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Women in Marvel Films by Miriam Kent explores the portrayals of women in films based on Marvel comics from the 1980s to the present. This analysis considers the cultural moments in which these films are made, incorporating complex histories of the comic book and Hollywood industries. The book examines how feminist issues surface within superhero adaptations and how they are dealt with via Hollywood and comic book conventions. It provides insight into gendered power dynamics in contemporary American popular culture, shedding light on the relationships between identity in superhero narratives and wider issues of gender equality. By examining the Marvel superhero film as a cultural phenomenon, Kent reveals how it taps into political complexities regarding gender and related identity issues. This analysis offers a fascinating perspective on the representation of women in these films and their place within broader debates about power and identity.
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