The science of supervillains
By: Lois H. Gresh, Robert Weinberg.
Contributors: Weinberg, Robert E.
Publisher: Wiley
Published: 2005
Place of publication: Hoboken, N.J
Language: eng
Number of pages: 212
Subjects: Comic books, strips, etc. -- History and criticism.; Villains in literature.; Science.
Description: The authors of The Science of Superheroes now reveal the real genius of the most evil geniuses Ever wonder why comic book villains, such as Spiderman's bionic archenemy Dr. Octopus or the X-Men's eternal rival Magneto, are so scary and so much fun? It's not just their diabolical talent for confounding our heroes, it's their unrivalled techno-proficiency at creating global mayhem that keeps comic book fans captivated. But is any of the science actually true? In The Science of Supervillains, authors Lois Gresh and Bob Weinberg present a highly entertaining and informative look at the mind-boggling wizardry behind the comic book world's legendary baddies. Whether it's artificial intelligence, weapons systems, anti-matter, robotics, or magnetic flux theory, this fun, fact-filled book is a fascinating excursion into the real-world science animating the genius in the comic book world's pantheon of evil geniuses.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 192-203) and index.