Comics at the Movies: From Flash Gordon to Avengers: Endgame, (Hardcover)
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| Management number | 240077853 | Release Date | 2026/07/16 | List Price | US$14.00 | Model Number | 240077853 | ||
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<b>A lively, engaging history of comic-book cinema, from <i>Flash Gordon</i> to the Marvel universe.</b> <p><i>Comics at the Movies</i> explores the rich and often overlooked history of comic-book film adaptations, from 1930s serials like <i>Flash Gordon</i> to today's Marvel and DC blockbusters. It traces how the comic and film industries have intersected over the decades, analyzing how adaptations reflect their economic, political, and cultural contexts. The book examines neglected works such as <i>Doc Savage</i>, <i>Popeye</i>, and <i>Sheena</i>, alongside iconic franchises like <i>Superman</i>, <i>Batman</i>, and <i>X-Men</i>. It also investigates how these films represent nationhood, race, gender, and class, revealing the social politics beneath their spectacle. Accessible and engaging, <i>Comics at the Movies </i>is essential reading for students, scholars, and fans alike interested in adaptation, popular genres, and the lasting impact of comic-book cinema.</p>
- Comics at the Movies: From Flash Gordon to Avengers: Endgame, (Hardcover)
- Author: Reaktion Books
- ISBN: 9781836391739
- Format: Hardcover
- Publication Date: 2026-10-02
- Page Count: 368
| Book format | Hardcover |
|---|---|
| Fiction/nonfiction | Non-Fiction |
| Genre | Kids & Family |
| Publication date | June, 2026 |
| Pages | 368 |
| Subgenre | Comics & Graphic Novels |
| Series title | No Series |
| Number in series | 0 |
| Edition | 1 |
| Publisher | Reaktion Books |
| Original languages | English |
| Language | English |
| Is collectible | N |
| Character | Flash Gordon, Superman, Batman, X-Men, Doc Savage, Popeye, Sheena |
| Character group | Avengers |
| Binding type | Case Binding |
| Recording time | 0 min |
| Retail packaging | Single Piece |
| Assembled product dimensions (l x w x h) | 6.14 x 6.00 x 9.21 in |
| Assembled product weight | 1 lb |
| Bisac subject heading | Young Adult Nonfiction |
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