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The Contemporary Comic Book Superhero

The Contemporary Comic Book Superhero

Angela Ndalianis

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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Año de edición:
2010
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Estudios literarios: ficción, novelistas y prosistas
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9780415878418
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Finding expression in comic books, television series and successful blockbuster films, the superhero has become part of everyday life. Exploring the superhero genre, its storytelling practices, its hero-types and its relationship with fans, this anthology fills a gap in research about the comic book superhero of the last 20 years.

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