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Author:   Paul Volponi
Publisher:   Rowman & Littlefield
Imprint:   Rowman & Littlefield
Dimensions:   Width: 15.00cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 22.00cm
Weight:   0.340kg
ISBN:  

9781538167847

ISBN 10:   1538167840
Pages:   178
Publication Date:   14 June 2023
Recommended Age:   From 13 to 22 years
Audience:   Young adult ,  Teenage / Young adult
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

CONTENTS Introduction Chapter One: Superman (1938) Profile: DC Comics Chapter Two: Batman (1939) Profile: The Orphan Chapter Three: Captain Marvel/SHAZAM and Green Lantern (1940) Profile: Marvel Comics Chapter Four: Captain America, Sub-Mariner and AquaMan (1941) Chapter Five: Wonder Woman (1942) Chapter Six: A Scarcity of New Supers and Comics Under Attack (1943-1945) Chapter Seven: The Rise of Stan Lee and Fantastic Four (1960-1961) Chapter Eight: Spider-Man (1962) Chapter Nine: Hulk (1962) Chapter Ten: Thor and Ant-Man/Wasp (1962-1963) Chapter Eleven: X-Men and Iron Man (1963) Chapter Twelve: Black Widow (1964-1965) The Graphic Novel Chapter Thirteen: Black Panther (1966-1968) Collector’s Call Chapter Fourteen: Shang-Chi (1969-1975) Unexpected Surprise and Safety Valve Chapter Fifteen: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1976-1984) Chapter Sixteen: Rise of the Anti-Heroes (1985-1999) What is Manga? Chapter Seventeen: Heroes of Inclusion (2000-2023) Conclusion: Final Thoughts About the Author

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An homage to the superhero genre. Teens will come away with history lessons without even realizing it. Excellent read!--Mary Rose Bernas, high school media specialist Paul Volponi takes the reader on an excursion into the world of superheroes. It's necessary reading for anyone who has marveled at their exploits and reveled in a thrilling, greater reality.--Lenny Shulman, author, journalist and Superman aficionado Superhero Smart is a perfect combination of history, pop culture, science, and mythology--a fun and educational read.--Allen Stewart, director, The Hall of Heroes Superhero Museum The evolution of this creative genre in historical context... Bravo!--R. Robert Pollack, comic art historian

An homage to the superhero genre. Teens will come away with history lessons without even realizing it. Excellent read! Paul Volponi takes the reader on an excursion into the world of superheroes. It's necessary reading for anyone who has marveled at their exploits and reveled in a thrilling, greater reality. Superhero Smart is a perfect combination of history, pop culture, science, and mythology--a fun and educational read. The evolution of this creative genre in historical context... Bravo!

Author Information

Paul Volponi is an author, journalist and educator. His twelve novels for young adults have been the recipients of a dozen American Library Association honors and his novel Black and White was a winner of the International Reading Association Children’s Book Award. Volponi is also the author of three nonfiction books for young adults: That’s My Team: The History, Science, and Fun Behind Sports Teams’ Names; Streetball is Life: Lessons Earned on the Asphalt; and The Great G.O.A.T. Debate: The Best of the Best in Everything from Sports to Science. He lives in Flushing, NY.

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