Heroes of film, comics and American culture

Description:

"These essays consider the way that heroes and the domestic spaces they defend have been represented in 20th and early 21st century popular forms. Topics covered include Tales of Suspense, Captain America, gender and popular culture during World War II, Iron Man and the military-industrial complex, Batman, Xena: Warrior Princess, The Ring, Ridley Scott, and many others"--Provided by publisher.

subjects: Motion pictures,  Popular culture,  History and criticism,  American literature,  Heroes in literature,  Comic books, strips,  Heroes in motion pictures,  Heroes in art,  History,  Popular culture, united states,  Motion pictures, united states,  Motion pictures, history,  American literature, history and criticism, 20th century,  Comic books, strips, etc., history and criticism,  Popular culture -- United States -- History -- 20th century,  Motion pictures -- United States -- History -- 20th century,  American literature -- 20th century -- History and criticism,  Comic books, strips, etc. -- History and criticism

Places: United States

Times: 20th century