Encyclopedia of Comic Books and Graphic Novels [2 volumes]: [Two Volumes]The most comprehensive reference ever compiled about the rich and enduring genre of comic books and graphic novels, from their emergence in the 1930s to their late-century breakout into the mainstream. At a time when graphic novels have expanded beyond their fan cults to become mainstream bestsellers and sources for Hollywood entertainment, Encyclopedia of Comic Books and Graphic Novels serves as an exhaustive exploration of the genre's history, its landmark creators and creations, and its profound influence on American life and culture. Encyclopedia of Comic Books and Graphic Novels focuses on English-language comics—plus a small selection of influential Japanese and European works available in English—with special emphasis on the new graphic novel format that emerged in the 1970s. Entries cover influential comic artists and writers such as Will Eisner, Alan Moore, and Grant Morrison, major genres and themes, and specific characters, comic book imprints, and landmark titles, including the pulp noir 100 Bullets, the post-apocalyptic Y: The Last Man, the revisionist superhero drama, Identity Crisis, and more. Key franchises such as Superman and Batman are the center of a constellation of related entries that include graphic novels and other imprints featuring the same characters or material.
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Wei-chen is the Monkey King's son, sent to live among human beings as a test of his virtue. This element of the Monkey King's story is of Yang's own invention, replacing the original story's Buddhist underpinnings with Christian ones.
In order to differentiate his character from Superman, Kane made his creation a human without actual super powers, and drew upon film noir and pulp fiction, rather than the science fiction that influenced Superman's creators.
He is later taken in by a hermit named “Father Pierre,” who names him “Black Condor” and teaches him human language and customs. Black Condor's Tarzan-like origin, which features strong Orientalist imagery and attitudes, is preposterous ...
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| Titlu | Encyclopedia of Comic Books and Graphic Novels [2 volumes]: [Two Volumes] |
| Editor | M. Keith Booker |
| Editor | ABC-CLIO, 2010 |
| ISBN | 0313357471, 9780313357473 |
| Lungime | 763 pagini |
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