{"product_id":"superhero-smart-real-world-facts-behind-comic-book-characters-9781538167847","title":"Superhero Smart: Real-World Facts behind Comic","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fascinating exploration of the science, history, literature, and culture behind comic book superheroes’ powers and origins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow does Superman’s strength allow him to squeeze a chunk of coal into a diamond? What’s the connection between Wonder Woman’s golden Lasso of Truth and a lie detector? Why does the Black Panther speak so many different languages? What does Natasha Romanova, a.k.a. Black Widow, teach us about the Cold War? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll this and more is explored in Superhero Smart: Real-World Facts Behind Comic Book Characters, written by award-winning author Paul Volponi. In a fast-paced, free-flowing narrative, Volponi reveals that there is so much more to spandex-clad superheroes than meets the eye. To truly understand their origins and powers, one must also understand science, history, literature, and the incredible diversity of people and cultures around us. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe exploits and powers of almost every comic book superhero or villain have a basis in reality, opening the door to learning about so many things from the past and present. And in learning more about these heroes and our world, we can help prepare for and create a better future, just as superheroes strive to do every day in the pages of our comic books.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCONTENTS\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter One: Superman (1938)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProfile: DC Comics\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter Two: Batman (1939)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProfile: The Orphan\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter Three: Captain Marvel\/SHAZAM and Green Lantern (1940) \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProfile: Marvel Comics\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter Four: Captain America, Sub-Mariner and AquaMan (1941)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter Five: Wonder Woman (1942)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter Six: A Scarcity of New Supers and Comics Under Attack (1943-1945)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter Seven: The Rise of Stan Lee and Fantastic Four (1960-1961)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter Eight: Spider-Man (1962)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter Nine: Hulk (1962)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter Ten: Thor and Ant-Man\/Wasp (1962-1963)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter Eleven: X-Men and Iron Man (1963)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter Twelve: Black Widow (1964-1965)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Graphic Novel\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter Thirteen: Black Panther (1966-1968)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCollector’s Call\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter Fourteen: Shang-Chi (1969-1975)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnexpected Surprise and Safety Valve\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter Fifteen: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1976-1984)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter Sixteen: Rise of the Anti-Heroes (1985-1999)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is Manga?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter Seventeen: Heroes of Inclusion (2000-2023)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConclusion: Final Thoughts\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rowman \u0026 Littlefield","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51041229472087,"sku":"9781538167847","price":18.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781538167847.jpg?v=1750949443","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/superhero-smart-real-world-facts-behind-comic-book-characters-9781538167847","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}