Enter the superheroes [electronic resource] : American values, culture, and the canon of superhero literature / Alex S. Romagnoli and Gian S. Pagnucci.
Romagnoli, Alex S., 1983-; Pagnucci, Gian S.
2013
PN6725 .R666 2013eb
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Title Enter the superheroes [electronic resource] : American values, culture, and the canon of superhero literature / Alex S. Romagnoli and Gian S. Pagnucci.
Author Romagnoli, Alex S., 1983-
ISBN 9780810891722 (electronic book)
9780810891715
Imprint Lanham, Md. : Scarecrow Press, 2013.
Language English
Description 1 online resource (vii, 237 p.)
Call Number PN6725 .R666 2013eb
Dewey Decimal Classification 741.5/973
Summary Ever since the first appearances of Superman and Batman in comic books of the late 1930s, superheroes have been a staple of the popular culture landscape. Though initially created for younger audiences, superhero characters have evolved over the years, becoming complex figures that appeal to more sophisticated readers.
Bibliography, etc. Note Includes bibliographical references and index.
Access Note Access limited to authorized users.
Source of Description Description based on print version record.
Added Author Pagnucci, Gian S.
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The significance of the superhero examined
The academization of comics: Where are the superheroes?
The battle between fans and creators
The comic relaunch
The iconography of superheroes
Superhero storytelling
The role superheroes play in children's learning
Diversity in superheroes
Why superheroes never die
Technology and the superhero
Reflections on creating a canon
Appendix: The canon of superhero literature.

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