World of Marvel Comics

A detailed study of the history and long-lasting influence of Marvel Comics, this book explores the ways Marvel¿s truly unique comic book world reflects real world issues and controversies alongside believable, psychologically-motivated characters.

List of contents

1. Building a "Real World": Marvel in the 1960s 2. War on the Streets: Marvel, Vietnam, and Street Vigilantes 3. The Marvel Multitude: The Era of Crossovers 4. Terror and Paranoia: Marvel Realism in the Twenty-first Century

About the author

Andrew J. Friedenthal is a writer, critic, and independent scholar living in Austin, Texas. His previous publications include Retcon Game: Retroactive Continuity and the Hyperlinking of America and The World of DC Comics (part of the ‘Imaginary Worlds’ series).

Summary

A detailed study of the history and long-lasting influence of Marvel Comics, this book explores the ways Marvel’s truly unique comic book world reflects real world issues and controversies alongside believable, psychologically-motivated characters.

Product details

• Authors: Andrew J. Friedenthal
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.09.2021
• EAN: 9780367507213
• ISBN: 978-0-367-50721-3
• No. of pages: 118
• Series: Imaginary Worlds
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History; Social sciences, law, business > Social sciences (general)