Description
This book explores how the heroes and villains of popular comic books-and the creators of these icons of our culture-reflect the American experience out of which they sprang, and how they have achieved relevance by adapting to, and perhaps influencing, the evolving American character.
About the Author
Randy Duncan, PhD, is professor of communication at Henderson State University, Arkadelphia, AR. Matthew J. Smith, PhD, is a professor of communication at Wittenberg University, Springfield, OH, where he teaches courses in media studies, including one in graphic storytelling.
Reviews
These volumes offer the useful approach of the publisher's 'Icons' series as a 'port of entry' for students and general readers. . . . While these volumes cover material that can be found elsewhere, they combine greater detail than can be found in many comics reference works with greater scope and rigor than can be found in most popular sources. Summing Up: Recommended. * Choice *
This material will have broad research appeal in public and academic libraries and will also be popular with those who already have an interest in comics. * Library Journal *
Any library serving comic book enthusiasts will want to obtain this balanced and useful reference. This will also be of general interest to most academic, high school, and public libraries. * Booklist *
Readers looking to bridge the gap between a reference book and book-length sketches will find this meaty and desirable. * ARBA *
Book Information
ISBN 9780313399237
Author Randy Duncan
Imprint Greenwood Press
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Series Greenwood Icons
Weight(grams) 2268g