The Encyclopedia of Superheroes on Film and Television 2d ed

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The Encyclopedia of Superheroes on Film and Television 2d ed
The Encyclopedia of Superheroes on Film and Television 2d ed
Author : John Kenneth Muir
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Publisher : McFarland
Language : English
Release Date : 21 August 2008
ISBN : 9780786437559
Pages : 705 pages
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It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a complete guide to over 50 years of superheroes on screen! This expanded and updated edition of the 2004 award-winning encyclopedia covers important developments in the popular genre; adds new shows such as Heroes and Zoom; includes the latest films featuring icons like Superman, Spiderman and Batman; and covers even more types of superheroes. Each entry includes a detailed history, cast and credits, episode and film descriptions, critical commentaries, and data on arch-villains, gadgets, comic-book origins and super powers, while placing each production into its historical context. Appendices list common superhero conventions and cliches; incarnations; memorable ad lines; and the best, worst, and most influential productions from 1951 to 2008.

The Encyclopedia of Superheroes on Film and Television 2d ed

The Encyclopedia of Superheroes on Film and Television 2d ed by John Kenneth Muir

It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a complete guide to over 50 years of superheroes on screen! This expanded and updated edition of the 2004 award-winning encyclopedia covers important developments in the popular genre; adds new shows such as Heroes and Zoom; includes the latest films featuring icons like Superman, Spiderman

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