The Ages of the Avengers
Essays on the Earth's Mightiest Heroes in Changing Times
Format:Paperback
Publisher:McFarland & Co Inc
Published:5th Nov '14
Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back
Comic book audience expectations have fluctuated dramatically through the years, and comic book creators have had to adapt to shifting reader concerns. One of Marvel Comic's most popular franchises for five decades, the Avengers have always been reflective of their times, having adapted to an evolving readership to remain relevant.
This collection of fresh essays by popular culture scholars examines Avengers story lines such as the Korvac Saga, Civil War, and Secret Invasion, and scrutinizes key characters including the Black Panther and Hank Pym. Essays explore how real-world events such as the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Vietnam War, the end of the Cold War, and 9/11 influenced popular entertainment in America.
“goes into extensive detail about the individual characters starting from their origins and their transition and evolution through the decades...makes for fascinating reading”—Collectors’ Corner.
ISBN: 9780786474585
Dimensions: 229mm x 152mm x 10mm
Weight: 286g
204 pages