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Book SynopsisEver since the first appearances of Superman and Batman in comic books of the late 1930s, superheroes have been a staple of the popular culture landscape. Though initially created for younger audiences, superhero characters have evolved over the years, becoming complex figures that appeal to more sophisticated readers. While superhero stories have grown ever more popular within broader society, however, comics and graphic novels have been largely ignored by the world of academia. In Enter the Superheroes: American Values, Culture, and the Canon of Superhero Literature, Alex S. Romagnoli and Gian S. Pagnucci argue that superheroes merit serious study, both within the academy and beyond. By examining the kinds of graphic novels that are embraced by the academy, this book explains how superhero stories are just as significant. Structured around key themes within superhero literature, the book delves into the features that make superhero stories a unique genre. The book also draws upon e
Trade ReviewEnter the Superheroes is a valuable and unique contribution to the field of comics' studies . . . The authors' knowledge of the medium shines through in the many and varied examples of the debates and issues in the superhero genre, as does their infection enthusiasm and eagerness to share their passion. This is an important book. . . .The authors call for a greater academic acceptance of superheroes and their argument for its pedagogical utility echoes well beyond the pages. * Studies In The Humanities *
