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Finding expression in comic books, television series and successful blockbuster films, the superhero has become part of everyday life. Exploring the superhero genre, its storytelling practices, its hero-types and its relationship with fans, this anthology fills a gap in research about the comic book superhero of the last 20 years.
Critical Approaches to Comics offers students a deeper understanding of the artistic and cultural significance of comic books and graphic novels by introducing key theories and critical methods for analyzing comics.
Critical Approaches to Comics offers students a deeper understanding of the artistic and cultural significance of comic books and graphic novels by introducing key theories and critical methods for analyzing comics.
Drawing upon her long career as a formidable feminist critic yet wearing her knowledge lightly, Lillian Robinson finds the essence of wonder women in our non-animated three-dimensional world. This book will delight and provoke anyone interested in the history of feminism or the importance of comics in contemporary life.
Fascinating and often bizarre true stories behind more than 130 urban legends about comic book culture. Was Superman a Spy? demystifies all of the interesting stories, unbelievable anecdotes, wacky rumors, and persistent myths that have piled up like priceless back issues in the seventy-plus years of the comic book industry, including: – Elvis Presley’s trademark…
Outrageous, fascinating and bizarre facts from every corner of the comic book universeWhat comic book artist was the recipient of an on-stage thank you from Paul McCartney and an on-air apology from Johnny Carson? What superhero got his powers by being bitten by a mongoose? What popular NPR host was forever immortalized as a “bad…
Comic Books Incorporated tells the story of the US comic book business, reframing the history of the medium through an industrial and transmedial lens. Comic books wielded their influence from the margins and in-between spaces of the entertainment business for half a century before moving to the center of mainstream film and television production. This…
Comic Books Incorporated tells the story of the US comic book business, reframing the history of the medium through an industrial and transmedial lens. Comic books wielded their influence from the margins and in-between spaces of the entertainment business for half a century before moving to the center of mainstream film and television production. This…
Learn how to press and clean comic books professionally or for yourself! There is much speculation in the community as to how and what this process is, and this how-to guide will show you the long-kept secrets of the pros. Gadbois lays out the entire process in a step-by-step easy to read format, materials list,…
Filled with over 250 animal-themed stickers showcasing the extraordinary vision of acclaimed artist Camilla d’Errico, this book will let you decorate anything–from laptops to water bottles–with d’Errico’s signature pop surrealist style. Sticker your world with cute and quirky images from the archives of Camilla d’Errico, including her unique take on bees, butterflies, pandas, bunnies, and…
Send your loved ones a touch of the surreal! This box of 100 postcards features dreamlike artwork from the imagination of Camilla d’Errico. Including manga-inspired portraits and playfully illustrated creatures, this postcard set is perfect for sharing your affinity for all things fantastic. With fifty of Camilla d’Errico’s most striking pieces, Pop Manga Postcards will…
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER – For the child in all of us, a timeless illustrated story about connection and compromise brought to life with imagination, from the acclaimed author of Born a Crime “Whimsical and wise, bursting with quirky characters and clever humor . . . the ideal gift for the new parent (or…
An amazing collection of black and white images created by Pixopop. Pixopop is the manifestation of love through the art of Ali Sabet. Pixopop is a world of characters much like the worlds of Hello Kitty, Tokidoki, Paul Frank and San-X! We are so proud to be sharing all these wonderful characters with the world…
From Spidey to Superman, Blade to Zorro, Superhero Legends Alphabet: Men’s Edition features the most courageous group of heroes ever to grace the pages of comic books and the silver screen. Grab your batarangs, strap on your capes, and sit back for a wild ride through superhero fandom.
In Nuer land not too long ago was a man who was well known during his life and after his death and often not for all the right reasons. Weirial Gatyiel Puok Baluang’s The Stories of Kulang Toat, take us through Kulang’s life and the effect he had on his family and his community around…
With over 600 licensed Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles products available today, how is the aspiring collector to know what in this green sea of Turtleabilia is a true find? What are the whimsical items unique to the Turtles? How is a collector to discern the “must haves” from the merely interesting, or worse, the fakes?…
