War, Politics and Superheroes: Ethics and Propaganda in Comics and FilmMcFarland, 10 Jan 2014 - 342 halaman Superhero adventure comics have a long history of commenting upon American public opinion and government policy, and the surge in the popularity of comics since the events of September 11, 2001, ensures their continued relevance. This critical text examines the seventy-year history of comic book superheroes on film and in comic books and their reflections of the politics of their time. Superheroes addressed include Batman, Wonder Woman, Spider-Man, Superman, the Fantastic Four and the X-Men, and topics covered include American wars, conflicts, and public policy. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here. |
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One Batman as Terrorist Technocrat and Feudal Lord | 49 |
Two Wonder Woman as World War II Veteran Feminist Icon and Sex Symbol | 70 |
Three SpiderMan as Benedict Arnold Objectivist and Class Warrior | 92 |
Four The Punisher as Murderous Immigration Officer and Vietnam War Veteran | 115 |
Five Superman vs Ronald Reagan and the Ku Klux Klan | 138 |
Six The Special Relationship | 169 |
Seven Tortured Consciences | 196 |
Eight Gay Rights Civil Rights and Nazism in the XMen Universe | 219 |
Nine In Brightest Day in Darkest Knight | 248 |
Chapter Notes | 279 |
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