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How To Read Superhero Comics And Why,Used
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Superhero Comic Books Are Traditionally Thought To Have Two Distinct Periods, Two Major Waves Of Creativity: The Golden Age And The Silver Age. In Simple Terms, The Golden Age Was The Birth Of The Superhero Proper Out Of The Pulp Novel Characters Of The Early 1930S, And Was Primarily Associated With The Dc Comics Group. Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, And Wonder Woman Are The Most Famous Creations Of This Period. In The Early 1960S, Marvel Comics Launched A Completely New Line Of Heroes, The Primary Figures Of The Silver Age: The Fantastic Four, Spiderman, The Incredible Hulk, The Xmen, The Avengers, Iron Man, And Daredevil.In This Book, Geoff Klock Presents A Study Of The Third Movement Of Superhero Comic Books. He Avoids, At All Costs, The Temptation To Refer To This Movement As 'Postmodern,' 'Deconstructionist,' Or Something Equally Tedious. Analyzing The Works Of Frank Miller, Alan Moore, Warren Ellis, And Grant Morrison Among Others, And Taking His Cue From Harold Bloom, Klock Unearths The Birth Of Selfconsciousness In The Superhero Narrative And Guides Us Through An Intricate World Of Traditions, Influences, Nostalgia And Innovations A World Where Comic Books Do Indeed Become Literature.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'How to Read Superhero Comics and Why' about? A: 'How to Read Superhero Comics and Why' by Geoff Klock explores the evolution of superhero comics, focusing on the Golden Age and Silver Age, and analyzes the Third Movement of superhero comics. It examines influential authors and the development of narrative self-consciousness in comic books.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'How to Read Superhero Comics and Why' is Geoff Klock.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'How to Read Superhero Comics and Why' was published on September 6, 2002.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages are in 'How to Read Superhero Comics and Why'? A: The book contains 216 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in comic studies? A: Yes, 'How to Read Superhero Comics and Why' is designed to be accessible, making it suitable for both beginners and those with a deeper interest in comic studies.
- Q: Does this book cover both DC and Marvel comics? A: Yes, the book discusses both DC Comics from the Golden Age and Marvel Comics from the Silver Age, highlighting key figures and their impact on the genre.
- Q: What themes are explored in this book? A: The book explores themes of tradition, influence, nostalgia, and innovation within superhero narratives, while analyzing the works of prominent authors.
- Q: Is there any specific analysis of notable authors in this book? A: Yes, Geoff Klock analyzes the works of significant authors such as Frank Miller, Alan Moore, Warren Ellis, and Grant Morrison.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: 'How to Read Superhero Comics and Why' is categorized under History & Price Guides.