The meaning of superhero comic books
By: Terrence R. Wandtke
Publisher: McFarland
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Jefferson, NC
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780786464913
Subjects: History and criticism; Superheroes in literature; Comic books, strips
Description: "This volume details how the workings of the superhero comics industry and the conventions of the medium have developed a culture like that of traditional epic storytelling. By revealing how contemporary superhero comics connect traditional aesthetics and postmodern theories, this work explains why the superhero comic book flourishes in the "new traditional" shape of the digital age"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.