Marvel Comics' Civil War and the age of terror : critical essays on the comic saga /

"With the publication of 'Civil War' (2006-2007), a seven-issue crossover storyline spanning the Marvel universe, Marvel Comics focused on contemporary anxieties. This collection of essays explores the 'Civil War' series and its many tie-in titles from the perspectives of hi...

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Other Authors:	Scott, Kevin M., 1966- (Editor)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2015]
Subjects:	Comic books, strips, etc. > United States > History and criticism. Superheroes in literature. Politics in literature. Ethics in literature. National characteristics, American > History and criticism. Graphic novels > History and criticism. Marvel Comics Group. Comic books, strips, etc. Graphic novels. National characteristics, American. United States. Criticism, interpretation, etc.

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Summary:	"With the publication of 'Civil War' (2006-2007), a seven-issue crossover storyline spanning the Marvel universe, Marvel Comics focused on contemporary anxieties. This collection of essays explores the 'Civil War' series and its many tie-in titles from the perspectives of history, political science, sociology, psychology, literary criticism, law, philosophy and education"--
Physical Description:	xi, 228 pages ; 26 cm
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:	9780786496891 0786496894