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Weldon, Glen.
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Superman (Fictitious character)
Superman (Comic strip)
Comic books, strips, etc. -- United States -- History and criticism.
Superman (Fictitious character) in mass media.
Superman films -- History and criticism.
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Weldon, Glen.
Superman (Fictitious character)
Superman (Comic strip)
Comic books, strips, etc. -- United States -- History and criticism.
Superman (Fictitious character) in mass media.
Superman films -- History and criticism.
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Superman
: the unauthorized biography / Glen Weldon.
by
Weldon, Glen.
Wiley ; John Wiley [distributor], c2013.
Call #:
741.5 S959we
Subjects
Superman
(
Fictitious
character
)
Superman
(Comic strip)
Comic books, strips, etc. -- United States -- History and criticism.
Superman
(
Fictitious
character
) in
mass
media
.
Superman
films -- History and criticism.
ISBN:
9781118341841 (hc.)
1118341848 (hc.)
Description:
viii, 344 p. ; 25 cm.
Bibliography:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 333-340) and index.
Contents:
"And so begins..." -- "Truth, justice ... (1938-1941) -- ...And the American way (1942-1945) -- "Strange ... I ... I feel all the strength draining out of me ..." (1946-1949) -- Powers and abilities far beyond those of mortal men (1950-1959) -- Not a dream! Not a hoax! Not an imaginary story! (1960-1969) -- Kryptonite nevermore! Briefly! (1970-1977) -- The year of
Superman
(1978) --
Superman
Agonistes (1979-1986) -- The never-ending battle ... ends. For a while (1986-1993) -- Faster than a speeding mullet (1994-2001) -- Secret origin, re-redux ((2001-2005) -- All-star (2006-2012) -- Epilogue: Man of tomorrow (2013 and beyond).
Summary:
How has the Big Blue Boy Scout stayed so popular for so long? How has he changed with the times, and what essential aspects of him have remained constant? This fascinating biography examines
Superman
as a cultural phenomenon through 75 years of action-packed adventures, from his early years as a social activist in circus tights to his growth into the internationally renowned demigod he is today.
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