The Superhero Symbol

The Superhero Symbol
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Publisher : Rutgers University Press
Total Pages : 337
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ISBN-10 : 9780813597164
ISBN-13 : 0813597161
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Book Synopsis The Superhero Symbol by : Liam Burke

Download or read book The Superhero Symbol written by Liam Burke and published by Rutgers University Press. This book was released on 2019-12-13 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bringing together superhero scholars and key industry figures The Superhero Symbol unmasks how superheroes have become so pervasive in media, culture, and politics. This timely collection explores how these powerful icons are among the entertainment industry's most valuable intellectual properties, yet can be appropriated for everything from activism to cosplay and real-life vigilantism.


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