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OverviewThis is the first book-length study to examine the enduring popularity of block-buster films based on DC or Marvel superhero comics properties. It argues that the success of superhero movies is rooted in aesthetic practices unavailable to other types of film, and suggests that the multi-dimensional seriality of these movies, combining practices of serialisation, adaptation, and transmedia storytelling, endows them with an unmatched potential to engage audiences over time and to actively intervene in the discourses of online fandom. The book develops a critical theory of digital-era popular seriality, examining the narrative strategies of superhero movies and their evolution, from 1978's Superman to 2018's Avengers: Infinity War and beyond. It discusses textual and extra-textual practices of fan mobilisation, and considers the genre's shared political imaginary and its purchase on contemporary political debates. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Felix BrinkerPublisher: Edinburgh University Press Imprint: Edinburgh University Press Edition: 92,942 ed. Dimensions: Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 23.40cm Weight: 0.336kg ISBN: 9781474485197ISBN 10: 1474485197 Pages: 240 Publication Date: 29 February 2024 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationFelix Brinker is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the English Department at Leibniz University Hannover Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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