Multiplicity and Cultural Representation in Transmedia Storytelling - Superhero Narratives

This book explores the relationship between multiplicity and representation of non-European and European-American cultures, with a focus on comics and superheroes.

List of contents

1. Why Superheroes and Comics? 2. Black Panther 3. Disney and "Multicultural" Characters 4. U.S. Asian, Black and Latino Storytellers Create Their Own Superheroes 5. Home-Grown Superheroes: Superheroes Across the Globe

About the author

Natalie Underberg-Goode is Professor and Assistant Director, Games and Interactive Media, at the University of Central Florida.

Summary

This book explores the relationship between multiplicity and representation of non-European and European-American cultures, with a focus on comics and superheroes.

Product details

• Authors: Natalie Underberg-Goode, Natalie (University of Central Fl Underberg-Goode
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 02.12.2022
• EAN: 9780367746469
• ISBN: 978-0-367-74646-9
• No. of pages: 216
• Series: Routledge Advances in Transmedia Studies
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Theatre, ballet; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; Ethnic Studies, Sociology, Popular Culture, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Popular Culture, PERFORMING ARTS / Television / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Gender Studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Folklore & Mythology, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Media Studies, COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Black Studies (Global), COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS / Superheroes, COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS / Literary, Social & cultural anthropology, ethnography, PERFORMING ARTS / Film / Genres / Action & Adventure, PERFORMING ARTS / Storytelling, Social and cultural anthropology, PERFORMING ARTS / Film / Screenwriting, TV & society, Media studies: TV and society, Black & Asian Studies, Film Scripts & Screenplays, Film scripts and screenplays