Overview

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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Author:   Joseph J. Darowski
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
Imprint:   McFarland & Co Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.340kg
ISBN:  

9780786463084

ISBN 10:   0786463082
Pages:   246
Publication Date:   30 January 2012
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order  
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents Preface Politically Incorrect Humor: Examining the Three Dimwits Through a Disability Studies Lens (Cathy Leogrande) The Birth of the Silver Age Flash: Reasons and Influences (Liam T. Webb) “I’m covering the story! Wait here for me”: The ­Two-Career Couple in the Pages of The Flash (Charles W. Henebry) Barry Allen’s Social Awakening in the 1970s (Peter W.Y. Lee From Riches to Rags: The Rise and Fall of Wally West (Fernando Gabriel Pagnoni Berns) Wrestling with Legacy: How “The Return of Barry Allen” Shaped DC Superheroes in the 1990s (Tom Shapira) Flash Back to the Future: Mark Waid’s ­Counter-Narrative to the Superhero Dark Age (John Darowski) Impulsive Students, Speedster Teachers and Education in the 1990s (Daniel J. Bergman) An Impulsive Teen from the Future: Imagining Youth, Virtual Reality and the Digital Future at the Turn of the Millennium (Louie Dean ­Valencia-García) Restraining Deconstruction: Geoff Johns’ Reframing of The Flash (Christian Jimenez Profiling the Rogues: Seeking Criminal Intent in The Flash of Geoff Johns (Matthew J. Smith and Tod W. Burke) Minds in the Gutter: The Persistence of Vision and the New 52 (Sara K. Ellis) About the Contributors Index

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The content is not only engaging, but insightful...definitely something you should read <i>Superman Homepage-News</i>; well-written...intriguing <i>Comics Bulletin</i>.

The content is not only engaging, but insightful...definitely something you should read --<i>Superman Homepage-News</i>; well-written...intriguing --<i>Comics Bulletin</i>.

Author Information

Joseph J. Darowski teaches English at Brigham Young University and has published on comic book superheroes such as the X-Men, Wonder Woman, and Superman as well as on television series such as Chuck and Frasier.

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