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Super-history comic book superheroes and American society, 1938 to the present /

"As a form of popular literature, superhero narratives have closely mirrored and molded social trends and changes, influencing and reflecting political, social, and cultural events. This study provides a decade by decade chronicle of American history from 1938 to 2010 through the lens of superh...

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Main Author:	Johnson, Jeffrey K., 1972-
Corporate Author:	ebrary, Inc
Format:	Electronic eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland, c2012.
Subjects:	Comic books, strips, etc. > History and criticism. Literature and society > United States. Superheroes in literature. Graphic novels. Electronic books.
Online Access:	An electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click to view
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