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The Superhero Book
Modern mythology leaps into the popular culture from the pages of comic books and now propels the astounding growth of the graphic novel. Aimed at the genesis, The Superhero Book is the ultimate A-to-Z compendium of everyone’s favorite overachievers in the pitched battle between good and evil. With 300 entries examining more than 1,000 high-powered icons and their place in...more
Paperback, 746 pages
Published
October 1st 2004
by Visible Ink Press
(first published January 1st 2004)
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The design of this book is surprisingly awful, but don't let it put you off: there's lots of great information to be had here. Fascinating entries such as "Superhero Confidants," "Team-ups and Crossovers," "Femforce," and "Anti-Heroes" don't disappoint, and of course you learn all you need to know about, say, Iron Man, Doctor Strange, and Thor. (crap, I'm being Marvel-centric again) I was especially fascinated by the entry on Wonder Woman, whose creator William Moulton Marston was poly, BDSM-kin...more
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I only made it to I, but this book was great just the information overload any comic book fan would love and I did.
Oct 16, 2012
Emily
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Interesting enough, but a slow read and very poorly edited. It could also use more pictures.
Really great, insightful and fun to read. I learned so much about my favorite hero's.
great book to read!
Apr 01, 2013
Alex
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