Superheroes and American Exceptionalism: Essays on National Identity Caped in Red, White and Blue, (Paperback)
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| Management number | 240141274 | Release Date | 2026/07/16 | List Price | US$19.98 | Model Number | 240141274 | ||
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<p> More than just colorful escapism, superheroes have long reflected the shifting ideals and concerns of the United States. For example, icons like Superman and Wonder Woman have embodied the nation's self-image. This collection of insightful essays explores superhero comics and American exceptionalism, tracing the evolution of the genre from the moral clarity of the Golden Age and the geopolitical tensions of the Cold War to the nuanced narratives of the post-9/11 era. Drawing on both mainstream and independent comics, it highlights how comic book creators use the genre both to reinforce as well as challenge dominant narratives, address political anxieties, and imagine alternative futures. Accessible and timely, it invites readers to reconsider what makes a hero, and what those heroes say about Americans.</p>
- Superheroes and American Exceptionalism: Essays on National Identity Caped in Red, White and Blue, (Paperback)
- Author: Forrest C Helvie
- ISBN: 9780786496976
- Format: Paperback
- Publication Date: 2027-03-01
- Page Count: 156
| Book format | Paperback |
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| Fiction/nonfiction | Non-Fiction |
| Genre | Literature & Fiction |
| Publication date | January, 2027 |
| Pages | 156 |
| Subgenre | Comics & Graphic Novels |
| Series title | No Series |
| Number in series | 0 |
| Edition | 1 |
| Publisher | McFarland & Company |
| Original languages | English |
| Language | English |
| Is collectible | N |
| Character | Superman, Wonder Woman |
| Editor | Forrest C Helvie |
| Binding type | Perfect Binding |
| Recording time | 0 min |
| Retail packaging | Single Piece |
| Assembled product dimensions (l x w x h) | 6.00 x 0.31 x 9.00 in |
| Assembled product weight | 1.25 lb |
| Bisac subject heading | Literary Criticism |
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