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Ages of Superman: Essays on the Man of Steel in Changing Times
Contributor(s): Darowski, Joseph J. (Editor)

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 ISBN: 0786463082     ISBN-13: 9780786463084
Publisher: McFarland & Company
OUR PRICE: $20.99  

Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: February 2012
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BISAC Categories:
- Literary Criticism | Comics & Graphic Novels
Dewey: 741.597
LCCN: 2011048458
Age Level: 18-UP
Grade Level: 13-UP
Physical Information: 0.6" H x 5.99" W x 9.05" L (0.75 lbs) 246 pages
Features: Bibliography, Index, Table of Contents
 
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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 American society. Beginning with the original comic book and ending with the 2011 Grounded storyline, these essays examine Superman's patriotic heroism during World War II, his increase in power in the early years of the Cold War, his death and resurrection at the end of the Cold War, and his recent dramatic reimagining. By looking at the many changes the Man of Steel has undergone to remain pertinent, this volume reveals as much about America as it does about the champion of Truth, Justice, and the American Way.
 
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