War, Politics and Superheroes(English, Paperback, DiPaolo Marc)

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War, Politics and Superheroes(English, Paperback, DiPaolo Marc) is written by DiPaolo Marc and published by McFarland & Co Inc. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 0786447184 (ISBN 10) and 9780786447183 (ISBN 13).

Superhero adventure comics have a long history of commenting upon American public opinion and government policy, and surge in the popularity of comics since the events of September 11, 2001, ensures their continued relevance. This critical text examines the seventy-year history of comic book superheroes on film and in comic books and their reflections of the politics of their time. Superheroes addressed include Batman, Wonder Woman, Spider-Man, Superman, the Invisible Woman and the X-Men, and topics covered include American wars, conflicts, and public policy.