Starting in 1996, U.S. television saw an influx of super human female characters who could materialize objects like Sabrina the Teenage Witch, defeat evil like Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and have premonitions like Charmed Phoebe. The extraordinary abilities of these women showed resistance to traditional gender roles while the super women experienced infringements on their abilities in ways super powered men did not. As a result, superpowers become a narrative technique to diminish these characters, a technique that began with television's first super powered woman, Samantha (of Bewitched). The television superwomen have endured as a metaphor for women trying to 'have it all,' as their travails parallel those of their off-screen counterparts. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
Ordinabile fino al 31/05/13
By O'Reilly, Julie D.. Artist Na. Cover by Na.
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Data di uscita: 31/07/13 (può ritardare di 60 giorni)
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Doc Savage is the prototype of the modern fictional superhero. The character exploded onto the scene in 1933, with the Great Depression and the gathering clouds of war as a cultural backdrop. The adventure series is examined in relation to historical events and the changing tastes of readers, with special attention paid to the horror and science fiction elements. The artwork features illustrations, covers, and original art. Chapters cover Doc Savage paperbacks, pulp magazines, comic books, and fanzines, and an appendix offers biographies of all major contributors to the series. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
Ordinabile fino al 05/08/16
By Cotter, Robert Michael. Artist Na. Cover by Na.
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Pagina del Previews (JUL/2016): 508
Data di uscita: 07/09/16
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In the world of comics, Joss Whedon created his own dystopian heroine, Fray, assembled the goofy fannish heroes of Sugarshock, and wrote arcs for Marvel's Astonishing X-Men and Runaways. Today, Whedon continues the Buffy and Firefly stories with innovative comics that shatter the rules of storytelling and force his characters to grow through life-altering conflicts. This collection of essays focuses on Whedon's comics work and its tie-ins with his film and television productions, emphasizing his auteurism in crossing over from panel to screen to panel. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
Ordinabile fino al 28/08/15
By Don MacNaughtan. Artist Na. Cover by Na.
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Data di uscita: 07/10/15
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In December 1977, struggling Canadian comic book artist Dave Sim self-published the first issue of Cerebus the Aardvark, a Conan the Barbarian satire featuring a foul-tempered, sword-wielding creature trapped in a human world. Over the next 26 years, Sim, and later collaborator Gerhard, produced an epic 6,000-page graphic novel, the longest-running English language comic series by a single creative team. This in-depth work, the first collection of critical essays on Cerebus, provides a multifaceted approach to Sim and Gerhard's complex and entertaining oeuvre. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror Annullato/esaurito
Ordinabile fino al 01/06/12
By Hoffman, Eric. Artist Na. Cover by Na.
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Pagina del Previews (MAY/2012): 355
Data di uscita: 04/07/12 (può ritardare di 60 giorni)
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This collection of new essays focuses on The CW network's hit television series Arrow, based on DC Comic's Green Arrow, and its spin-offs The Flash, DC's Legends of Tomorrow, and Supergirl. The contributors explore the reasons behind Arrow's success, the series' representation of bodies, its portrayal of women, its shifting political ideologies, and audience reception and influence on storylines. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
Ordinabile fino al 06/10/17
Prezzo di copertina: USD 19,99
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Pagina del Previews (SEP/2017): 471
Data di uscita: 15/11/17
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Billionaire industrialist, cold warrior, weapons designer, alcoholic, philanthropist, Avenger - Tony Stark, the alter-ego of Marvel Comics' Iron Man, has played many roles in his five decades as a superhero. From his 1963 comics debut in Tales of Suspense to the recent film adaptations, hundreds of creators have had a hand in writing the character with evolving depictions and distinct artistic styles. This collection of essays provides an historical overview of an important figure in American popular culture and a close reading of Iron Man's most iconic story lines, including his origin in Vietnam, 'Demon in a Bottle,' 'Civil War,' and 'Extremis.' (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
Ordinabile fino al 31/07/15
By Darowski, Joseph J.. Artist Na. Cover by Na.
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Pagina del Previews (JUL/2015): 451
Data di uscita: 30/09/15
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One of the most popular comic strips of the 1950s and the first to reference politics of the day, Walt Kelly's Pogo took on Joe McCarthy before the controversial senator was a blip on Edward R. Murrow's radar. The strip's satire was so biting, it was often relegated to newspaper editorial sections at a time when artists in other media were blacklisted for far less. Pogo was the vanguard of today's political comic strips, such as Doonesbury and Pearls Before Swine, and a precursor of the modern political parody of late night television. This comprehensive biography of Kelly reveals the life of a conflicted man and unravels the symbolism and wordplay of his art for modern readers. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
Ordinabile fino al 06/11/15
By Black, James Eric. Cover by Kelly, Walt.
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Data di uscita: 06/01/16
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(W) Sara J. Van Ness Watchmen has been hailed as the quintessential graphic novel and has spawned a body of literary criticism since its initial publication. This work explores the graphic novel's reception in both popular and scholarly arenas and how the conceptual relationship between images and words affects the reading experience. Other topics include heroism as a stereotype and the hero's journey. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
Ordinabile fino al 04/05/10
By Sara J. Van Ness. Artist Na. Cover by Na.
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Data di uscita: 02/06/10
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A significant expansion of the critically acclaimed first edition, this second edition carries the story of the Kanter family's series of comics-style adaptations of literary masterpieces from 1941 into the 21st century. Featuring additional material on the 70-year history of Classics Illustrated and the careers and contributions of its many artists, this Second Edition also features new chapters covering the recent Jack Lake and Papercutz revivals, the evolution of Classics collecting, and the unsung role of William Kanter in advancing his father Albert's worldwide enterprise. Also included are new interviews and correspondence with original CI staff members; detailed appendices to artist attributions, issue contents and, for the principal Classics Illustrated-related series, a chronological listing of each printing. Plus more than 300 illustrations - most new to this edition - including photos of artists and production staff, and a substantial number of original cover paintings and line drawings. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
Ordinabile fino al 02/12/11
By Jones, William. Artist Various. Cover by Various.
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Pagina del Previews (NOV/2011): 320
Data di uscita: 25/01/12
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Marvel Studios' approach to its Cinematic Universe, beginning with the release of Iron Man (2008), has become the template for successful management of blockbuster film properties. Yet films featuring Marvel characters can be traced back to the 1940s, when the Captain America serial first appeared on the screen. This collection of new essays is the first to explore the historical, textual and cultural context of the larger cinematic Marvel universe, including serials, animated films, television movies, non-U.S. versions of Marvel characters, films that feature characters licensed by Marvel, and the contemporary Cinematic Universe as conceived by Kevin Feige and Marvel Studios. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
Ordinabile fino al 01/07/16
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Data di uscita: 03/08/16
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This collection of fresh essays addresses a broad range of topics in the BBC science fiction television series Doctor Who, both old and new. The book begins with the fan: There are essays on how the show is viewed and identified with, fan interactions with each other, reactions to changes, the wilderness years when it wasn't in production. Essays then look at the ways in which the stories are told. After discussing the stories and devices and themes, the essays turn to looking at the Doctor's female companions and how they evolve, are used, and changed by their journey with the Doctor. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
Ordinabile fino al 31/05/13
By Don MacNaughtan. Artist Na. Cover by Na.
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Pagina del Previews (MAY/2013): 380
Data di uscita: 03/07/13 (può ritardare di 60 giorni)
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(E) Joyce Goggin, Dan Hassler-Forest These essays investigate comic books and graphic novels, beginning with the early development of these media. The essays also place the work in a cultural context, addressing theory and terminology, adaptations of comic books, the superhero genre, and comic books and graphic novels that deal with history and nonfiction. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
Ordinabile fino al 05/10/10
By J Goggin; D Hassler-Forest. Artist Na. Cover by Na.
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Pagina del Previews (SEP/2010): 329
Data di uscita: 24/11/10 (può ritardare di 60 giorni)
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(W) Jon Abbott Before establishing himself as the 'master of disaster' with the film hits The Poseidon Adventure and The Towering Inferno, Irwin Allen created four of television's most exciting and enduring science-fiction series: Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea, Lost in Space, The Time Tunnel, and Land of the Giants. This book documents and examines in detail the premise and origin of each of the four shows and offers an objective evaluation of every episode. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
By Jon Abbott. Artist Na. Cover by na.
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Data di uscita: 24/02/10 (può ritardare di 60 giorni)
Dick Grayson - alter-ego of the original Robin of Batman - has gone through various changes in his 75 years as a superhero but has remained the optimistic, humorous character readers first embraced in 1940. The first scholarly work to focus exclusively on the Boy Wonder, this collection of new essays features critical analysis, as well as interviews with some of the biggest names to write Dick Grayson, including Chuck Dixon, Devin Grayson and Marv Wolfman. The contributors discuss his vital place in the Batman saga, his growth and development into an independent hero, Nightwing, and the many storyline connections which put him at the center of the DC Universe. His character is explored in the contexts of feminism, trauma, friendship and masculinity. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
Ordinabile fino al 31/07/15
Prezzo di copertina: USD 39,95
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Pagina del Previews (JUL/2015): 451
Data di uscita: 30/09/15
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(W) Laura Wagner This first-ever biography of American actress Anne Francis will enlighten her casual fans and earn a nod of agreement from her diehard admirers. The star of such 1950s cinematic classics as Forbidden Planet, Anne made the risky decision to transplant her talents to television and, as a result, her acting has often been taken for granted. But television supplied her with the groundbreaking title role in Honey West (1965-66), where she became the first leading actress to portray a private detective on a regular weekly series. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
Ordinabile fino al 06/05/11
By Laura Wagner. Artist Na. Cover by Na.
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Data di uscita: 29/06/11 (può ritardare di 60 giorni)
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Neil Gaiman has emerged as one of the most influential literary figures of the 21st century. This collection of new essays examines a range of Gaiman's prolific output, with readings of the novels American Gods, Anansi Boys, The Graveyard Book, and The Ocean at the End of the Lane. Children's books The Wolves in the Walls and Blueberry Girl and the online short story collection A Calendar of Tales are discussed. Gaiman's return to the serial comic book form with Sandman: Overture is covered, and artist JH Williams III contributes an exclusive interview about his collaboration with Gaiman on Overture. Cartoonist Judd Winick offers a personal essay on his connection to Gaiman's work. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
Ordinabile fino al 05/06/15
By Don MacNaughtan. Artist Na. Cover by Na.
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Data di uscita: 29/07/15
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