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Ages of The Flash
Essays on the Fastest Man Alive
Häftad, 2019
278 kr
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While many American superheroes have multiple powers and complex gadgets, the Flash is simply fast. This simplicity makes his character easily comprehendible for all audiences, whether they are avid comic fans or newcomers to the genre, and in turn he has become one of the most iconic figures in …
Ages of Superman
Essays on the Man of Steel in Changing Times
Häftad, 2012
298 kr
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Since Superman first appeared on the cover of Action Comics #1 in 1938, the superhero has changed with the times to remain a relevant icon of American popular culture. This collection explores the evolution of the Superman character and demonstrates how his alterations mirror historical changes in …
Ages of Wonder Woman
Essays on the Amazon Princess in Changing Times
Häftad, 2013
284 kr
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Created in 1941 by the psychologist William Marston, Wonder Woman would go on to have one of the longest continuous runs of published comic book adventures in the history of the industry. More than 70 years after her debut, Wonder Woman remains a popular culture icon. Throughout the intervening …
Ages of the X-Men
Essays on the Children of the Atom in Changing Times
Häftad, 2014
298 kr
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The X-Men comic book franchise is one of the most popular of all time and one of the most intriguing for critical analysis. With storylines that often contain overt social messages within its "mutant metaphor," X-Men is often credited with having more depth than the average superhero property. In …
Ages of the Avengers
Essays on the Earth's Mightiest Heroes in Changing Times
Häftad, 2014
284 kr
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Comic book audience expectations have fluctuated dramatically through the years, and comic book creators have had to adapt to shifting reader concerns. One of Marvel Comic's most popular franchises for five decades, the Avengers have always been reflective of their times, having adapted to an …
Ages of Iron Man
Essays on the Armored Avenger in Changing Times
Häftad, 2015
244 kr
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Billionaire industrialist, cold warrior, weapons designer, alcoholic, philanthropist, Avenger--Tony Stark, alter-ego of Marvel Comics' Iron Man, has played many roles in his five decades as a superhero. From his 1963 comics debut in Tales of Suspense to the recent film adaptations--The Avengers …
Ages of the Incredible Hulk
Essays on the Green Goliath in Changing Times
Häftad, 2015
284 kr
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The Incredible Hulk is one of the earliest Marvel Comics superheroes. Through the decades, the character and his narrative elements--the causes of Bruce Banner's transformations, the Hulk's strength, intelligence and skin color, the stories' tone, theme and sources of conflict--have been …
X-Men and the Mutant Metaphor
Race and Gender in the Comic Books
Inbunden, 2014
1318 kr
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First appearing in 1963, The Uncanny X-Men had a rough start, lasting until 1970 when the comic book was canceled due to low sales. Following a relaunch in 1975, however, it found new popularity thanks to intricate scripting by Chris Claremont and the artwork of John Byrne. Within a few years, The …
Frasier
A Cultural History
Av Joseph J. Darowski, Kate Darowski
Inbunden, 2017
2,0 utav 5 stjärnor. Totalt antal röster: (1)
589 kr
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After America’s most pompous barhound left the Cheer’s gang in Boston, he returned to Seattle and found himself surrounded by an equally colorful cast of friends and family alike. For eleven seasons, radio psychiatrist Frasier Crane contended with his blue-collar ex-cop father Martin, English …
Ages of the Justice League
Essays on America's Greatest Superheroes in Changing Times
Häftad, 2017
284 kr
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The first superhero team from the Silver Age of comics, DC's Justice League has seen many iterations since its first appearance in 1960. As the original comic book continued and spin-off titles proliferated, talented writers, artists and editors adapted the team to appeal to changing audience …
Ages of the Black Panther
Essays on the King of Wakanda in Comic Books
Häftad, 2020
284 kr
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Black Panther was the first black superhero in mainstream comic books, and his most iconic adventures are analyzed here. This collection of new essays explores Black Panther's place in the Marvel universe, focusing on the comic books. With topics ranging from the impact apartheid and the Black …
Cheers
A Cultural History
Av Joseph J. Darowski, Kate Darowski
Inbunden, 2019
529 kr
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A fascinating look at one of the greatest shows of all time.For eleven seasons, Cheers was a critically acclaimed program, ultimately earning more than 100 Emmy nominations and securing 28 wins, including 4 for best comedy series. One of the most popular shows of all time, the series centered on a …
Frasier
A Cultural History
Av Joseph J. Darowski, Kate Darowski
Häftad, 2023
260 kr
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After America’s most pompous barhound left the Cheer’s gang in Boston, he returned to Seattle and found himself surrounded by an equally colorful cast of friends and family alike. For eleven seasons, radio psychiatrist Frasier Crane contended with his blue-collar ex-cop father Martin, English …
Survivor
A Cultural History
Av Joseph J. Darowski, Kate Darowski
Inbunden, 2025
442 kr
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Celebrate the 25th anniversary of Survivor with a look back at one of history’s most popular and long-running reality shows. Premiering in 2000, Survivor altered the landscape of network television from its first season, popularizing reality shows for audiences in the 21st century and quickly …
Survivor
A Cultural History
Av Joseph J. Darowski, Kate Darowski
E-bok, 2025
471 kr
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Celebrate the 25 th anniversary of Survivor with a look back at one of history''s most popular and long-running reality shows. Premiering in 2000, Survivor altered the landscape of network television from its first season, popularizing reality shows for audiences in the 21st century and quickly …
