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An exploration of black superheroes as a fascinating racial phenomenon and a powerful source of racial meaning, narrative, and imagination in American society.

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This well-conceptualized, well-written book is enriched by Nama's witty turns of expression, occasional corrections of earlier errors and omissions, and fascinating background material. * Choice *
Throughout, Nama takes a refreshingly nuanced approach to his subject. Nama complicates the black superhero by also seeing the ways that they put issues of post-colonialism, race, poverty, and identity struggles front and center. * Rain Taxi *

Table of Contents
  • Acknowledgments
  • Introduction
  • Chapter 1. Color Them Black
  • Chapter 2. Birth of the Cool
  • Chapter 3. Friends and Lovers
  • Chapter 4. Attack of the Clones
  • Chapter 5. For Reel?: Black Superheroes Come to Life
  • Notes
  • Bibliography
  • Index

Super Black

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      Book details

      Publisher University of Texas Press
      Published 1 October 2011
      ISBN-13 9780292726741
      978-0292726741
      ISBN-10 0292726740

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      An exploration of black superheroes as a fascinating racial phenomenon and a powerful source of racial meaning, narrative, and imagination in American society.

      Trade Review
      This well-conceptualized, well-written book is enriched by Nama's witty turns of expression, occasional corrections of earlier errors and omissions, and fascinating background material. * Choice *
      Throughout, Nama takes a refreshingly nuanced approach to his subject. Nama complicates the black superhero by also seeing the ways that they put issues of post-colonialism, race, poverty, and identity struggles front and center. * Rain Taxi *

      Table of Contents
      • Acknowledgments
      • Introduction
      • Chapter 1. Color Them Black
      • Chapter 2. Birth of the Cool
      • Chapter 3. Friends and Lovers
      • Chapter 4. Attack of the Clones
      • Chapter 5. For Reel?: Black Superheroes Come to Life
      • Notes
      • Bibliography
      • Index

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