{"product_id":"comics-at-the-movies-james-chapman-9781836391739","title":"Comics at the Movies: From Flash Gordon to Avengers: Endgame","description":"\u003cb\u003eA lively, engaging history of comic-book cinema, from \u003ci\u003eFlash Gordon\u003c\/i\u003e to the Marvel universe.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eComics at the Movies\u003c\/i\u003e explores the rich and often overlooked history of comic-book film adaptations, from 1930s serials like \u003ci\u003eFlash Gordon\u003c\/i\u003e to today's Marvel and DC blockbusters. It traces how the comic and film industries have intersected over the decades, analyzing how adaptations reflect their economic, political, and cultural contexts. The book examines neglected works such as \u003ci\u003eDoc Savage\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePopeye\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eSheena\u003c\/i\u003e, alongside iconic franchises like \u003ci\u003eSuperman\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBatman\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eX-Men\u003c\/i\u003e. It also investigates how these films represent nationhood, race, gender, and class, revealing the social politics beneath their spectacle. Accessible and engaging, \u003ci\u003eComics at the Movies \u003c\/i\u003eis essential reading for students, scholars, and fans alike interested in adaptation, popular genres, and the lasting impact of comic-book cinema.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e James Chapman\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1836391730\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781836391739\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Reaktion Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/12\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 368\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover","brand":"James Chapman","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48241984700671,"sku":"9781836391739","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_f9802470-eb60-45f2-bd15-bc72e68d94cc.jpg?v=1772656939","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/comics-at-the-movies-james-chapman-9781836391739","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}