War, Politics and Superheroes

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War, Politics and Superheroes is written by Marc DiPaolo and published by McFarland. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 0786485795 (ISBN 10) and 9780786485796 (ISBN 13).

Superhero adventure comics have a long history of commenting upon American public opinion and government policy, and the 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 Fantastic Four and the X-Men, and topics covered include American wars, conflicts, and public policy. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.