War, politics and superheroes

Description:

"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.

subjects: Motion pictures,  Moral and ethical aspects,  History and criticism,  Comic books, strips,  Propaganda in motion pictures,  Superhero films,  Political aspects,  Superheroes,  History,  Comic books, strips, etc., history and criticism,  Comic books, strips, etc., moral and ethical aspects,  Film criticism,  Motion pictures, moral and ethical aspects,  Motion pictures, united states,  Superhero comic books, strips,  Motion pictures in propaganda,  Comic,  Film,  Politik,  Superheld

Places: United States

Times: 20th century