Description:
Hollywood's live-action superhero films currently dominate the worldwide box-office, with the characters enjoying more notoriety through their feature film and television depictions than they have ever before. This book argues that this immense popularity reveals deep cultural concerns about politics, gender, ethnicity, patriotism and consumerism after the events of 9/11.
Review Quotes:
"Brown's careful analysis and self-reflexivity make this an engaging read for those passionate not only about comic books, but also comic book movies. The Modern Superhero in Film and Television is essential for anyone interested in learning more about the modern superhero in mainstream filmic culture." --Danielle Alexis Orozco, The Ohio State University