Archie’s back, a disease is making everyone pretty, the Large Hadron Collider is sending people through time, and Daniel Clowes is going on a psychedelic journey. Which is all to say that this month’s selection of graphic novels isn’t all about the superheroes. Unless you’re all about the superheroes, in which case there’s some pretty cool stuff […]
How has the Big Blue Boy Scout stayed so popular for so long? How has he changed with the times, and what essential aspects of him have remained constant? This fascinating biography examines Superman as a cultural phenomenon through 75 years of action-packed adventures, from his early years as a social activist in circus tights to his growth into the internationally renowned demigod he is today.
- Chronicles the ever-evolving Man of Steel and his worldnot just the men and women behind the comics, movies and shows, but his continually shifting origin story, burgeoning powers, and the colorful cast of trusted friends and deadly villains that surround him
- Places every iteration of the Man of Steel into the character's greater, decades-long story: From Bud Collyer to Henry Cavill, World War II propagandist to peanut butter pitchman, Super Pup to Super Friends, comic strip to Broadway musical, Lori Lemaris to Lois & Clarkit's all here
- Affectionate, in-depth analyses of the hero's most beloved adventures, in and out of the comicshis most iconic Golden Age tales, goofiest Silver Age exploits, and the contemporary film, television, and comics stories that keep him alive today
- Written by NPR book critic, blogger, and resident comic book expert, Glen Weldon
How has the Big Blue Boy Scout stayed so popular for so long? How has he changed with the times, and what essential aspects of him have remained constant? This fascinating biography examines Superman as a cultural phenomenon through 75 years of action-packed adventures, from his early years as a social activist in circus tights to his growth into the internationally renowned demigod he is today.
- Chronicles the ever-evolving Man of Steel and his worldnot just the men and women behind the comics, movies and shows, but his continually shifting origin story, burgeoning powers, and the colorful cast of trusted friends and deadly villains that surround him
- Places every iteration of the Man of Steel into the character's greater, decades-long story: From Bud Collyer to Henry Cavill, World War II propagandist to peanut butter pitchman, Super Pup to Super Friends, comic strip to Broadway musical, Lori Lemaris to Lois & Clarkit's all here
- Affectionate, in-depth analyses of the hero's most beloved adventures, in and out of the comicshis most iconic Golden Age tales, goofiest Silver Age exploits, and the contemporary film, television, and comics stories that keep him alive today
- Written by NPR book critic, blogger, and resident comic book expert, Glen Weldon
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ISBN-13: | 9781118483824 |
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Publisher: | Trade Paper Press |
Publication date: | 02/20/2013 |
Sold by: | Barnes & Noble |
Format: | eBook |
Pages: | 352 |
File size: | 741 KB |