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: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 26.08.2024
• EAN: 9780367746483
• ISBN: 978-0-367-74648-3
• No. of pages: 216
• Series: Routledge Advances in Transmedia Studies
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Photography, film, video, TV; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; Ethnic Studies, Media Studies, Popular Culture, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Popular Culture, Television, PERFORMING ARTS / Television / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Gender Studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Folklore & Mythology, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Media Studies, Folklore, myths & legends, Other performing arts, Gender studies, gender groups, Ethnic minorities & multicultural studies, Folklore studies / Study of myth (mythology), SOCIAL SCIENCE / Cultural & Ethnic Studies / General, Ethnic studies / Ethnicity