The Encyclopedia of Superheroes on Film and Television, 2d ed.

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The Encyclopedia of Superheroes on Film and Television, 2d ed. is written by John Kenneth Muir and published by McFarland. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 0786437553 (ISBN 10) and 9780786437559 (ISBN 13).

It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a complete guide to over 50 years of superheroes on screen! This expanded and updated edition of the 2004 award-winning encyclopedia covers important developments in the popular genre; adds new shows such as Heroes and Zoom; includes the latest films featuring icons like Superman, Spiderman and Batman; and covers even more types of superheroes. Each entry includes a detailed history, cast and credits, episode and film descriptions, critical commentaries, and data on arch-villains, gadgets, comic-book origins and super powers, while placing each production into its historical context. Appendices list common superhero conventions and cliches; incarnations; memorable ad lines; and the best, worst, and most influential productions from 1951 to 2008.