The Ages of the Avengers: Essays on the Earth's Mightiest Heroes in Changing Times by Darowski, Joseph J.

The Ages of the Avengers: Essays on the Earth's Mightiest Heroes in Changing Times (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780786474585)

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The Ages of the Avengers: Essays on the Earth's Mightiest Heroes in Changing Times by Darowski, Joseph J.

The Ages of the Avengers: Essays on the Earth's Mightiest Heroes in Changing Times

$29.95
The Ages of the Avengers: Essays on the Earth's Mightiest Heroes in Changing Times by Darowski, Joseph J.

The Ages of the Avengers: Essays on the Earth's Mightiest Heroes in Changing Times

$29.95
Format: Paperback
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Comic book audience expectations have fluctuated dramatically through the years, and comic book creators have had to adapt to shifting reader concerns. One of Marvel Comic's most popular franchises for five decades, the Avengers have always been reflective of their times, having adapted to an evolving readership to remain relevant.

This collection of fresh essays by popular culture scholars examines Avengers story lines such as the Korvac Saga, Civil War, and Secret Invasion, and scrutinizes key characters including the Black Panther and Hank Pym. Essays explore how real-world events such as the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Vietnam War, the end of the Cold War, and 9/11 influenced popular entertainment in America.



Author: Joseph J. Darowski
ISBN-10: 0786474580
ISBN-13: 9780786474585
Publisher: McFarland & Company
Language: English
Published: 11/05/2014
Pages: 204
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.40lbs
Size: 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.50d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 04/01/2015 pg. 1306
By Joseph J. Darowski
By Joseph J. Darowski
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Joseph J. Darowski teaches English at Brigham Young University and has published on comic book superheroes such as the X-Men, Wonder Woman, and Superman as well as on television series such as Chuck and Frasier.

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