"After debuting in 1938, Superman soon became an American icon. But why has he maintained his iconic status for nearly 80 years? And how can he still be an American icon when the country itself has undergone so much change? Superman: Persistence of an American Icon examines the …
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"After debuting in 1938, Superman soon became an American icon. But why has he maintained his iconic status for nearly 80 years? And how can he still be an American icon when the country itself has undergone so much change? Superman: Persistence of an American Icon examines the …
The DC comics encyclopedia: the definitive guide to the characters of the DC …
by Greenberger, Robert, Scott, Melanie, Manning, Matthew K., Jones, Nick, Irvine, Alexander, (Alexander C.), Cowsill, Alan, Wallace, Daniel J., (Daniel Jeffrey), Wiacek, Stephen, Walker, Landry Q., (Landry Quinn), Beatty, Scott, Lee, Jim, Korté, Steven, Jiminez, Phil, Wilson, Sven
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The definitive guide to the characters of the DC Multiverse and a vital addition to every comic book fan's bookshelf. Iconic Super Heroes Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, and The Flash have been transformed in recent years, along with many other DC characters. This new e…
Superman in Myth and Folklore
by Project Muse, Peretti, Daniel
fromUPCC book collections on Project MUSE
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"How the Man of Steel leapt from panels and storyboards into folklore and myth"--
Jerry usually sat in darkened theaters alone as he absorbed stories, tracked dialogue, and marveled at the characters. After the movies he would walk to the newsstands on St. Claire Avenue to pick up a pulp-fiction novel or a zine. Soaking in every line of narrative and dialogue…
He has thrilled millions for 75 years, with a legacy that transcends national, cultural, and generational borders, but is there more to the Man of Steel than just your average mythic superhero in a cape? The 20 chapters in this book present a fascinating exploration of some of t…
