Description
Jessica Jones barged onto our TV and computer screens in November 2015, courtesy of Marvel and Netflix, presenting a hard-drinking female protagonist who wrestles with her own inner (and outer) demons. Gaining enhanced abilities as a teenager, she eschews the "super costume" and is far more concerned with the problems of daily life than the high-profile world of New York's superheroes. But when Jessica falls under the control of a villain, Kilgrave, her life changes forever.
Alias, a television adaptation of the graphic novel, won a large following and critical acclaim for its unflinching look at controversial subjects, including abuse (physical, sexual and emotional), trauma, PTSD, rape culture, alcoholism, drug addiction, victims' plight and family conflicts. This collection of new essays offers insight into the show's complex themes and story lines.
About the Author
Tim Rayborn is a historian, medievalist, and musician, with a Ph.D. from the University of Leeds in England. He is a writer on a variety of topics in history and the arts, and lives in Berkeley, California.
Abigail Keyes is a writer and researcher with a background in performance studies and wellness. She lives in Berkeley, California.
Book Information
ISBN 9781476666846
Author Tim Rayborn
Format Paperback
Page Count 247
Imprint McFarland & Co Inc
Publisher McFarland & Co Inc
Dimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 11mm
Alias, a television adaptation of the graphic novel, won a large following and critical acclaim for its unflinching look at controversial subjects, including abuse (physical, sexual and emotional), trauma, PTSD, rape culture, alcoholism, drug addiction, victims' plight and family conflicts. This collection of new essays offers insight into the show's complex themes and story lines.
About the Author
Tim Rayborn is a historian, medievalist, and musician, with a Ph.D. from the University of Leeds in England. He is a writer on a variety of topics in history and the arts, and lives in Berkeley, California.
Abigail Keyes is a writer and researcher with a background in performance studies and wellness. She lives in Berkeley, California.
Book Information
ISBN 9781476666846
Author Tim Rayborn
Format Paperback
Page Count 247
Imprint McFarland & Co Inc
Publisher McFarland & Co Inc
Dimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 11mm
