Paul Volponi

Superhero Smart

Real-World Facts behind Comic Book Characters

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Produktbeschreibung

In a fast-paced, accessible narrative, award-winning young adult author Paul Volponi explores the real-life science, history, and literature behind comic book superheroesâ powers and origins.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Rowman & Littlefield
• Seitenzahl: 178
• Erscheinungstermin: 12. Juli 2023
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 222mm x 145mm x 13mm
• Gewicht: 366g
• ISBN-13: 9781538167847
• ISBN-10: 1538167840
• Artikelnr.: 66354260

Autorenporträt

Paul Volponi is an author, journalist and educator. His twelve novels for young adults have been the recipients of a dozen American Library Association honors and his novel Black and White was a winner of the International Reading Association Children's Book Award. Volponi is also the author of three nonfiction books for young adults: That's My Team: The History, Science, and Fun behind Sports Teams' Names; Streetball Is Life: Lessons Earned on the Asphalt; and The Great G.O.A.T. Debate: The Best of the Best in Everything from Sports to Science. Volponi resides in New York City.

Inhaltsangabe

CONTENTS
Introduction
Chapter One: Superman (1938)
Profile: DC Comics
Chapter Two: Batman (1939)
Profile: The Orphan
Chapter Three: Captain Marvel/SHAZAM and Green Lantern (1940)
Profile: Marvel Comics
Chapter Four: Captain America, Sub-Mariner and AquaMan (1941)
Chapter Five: Wonder Woman (1942)
Chapter Six: A Scarcity of New Supers and Comics Under Attack (1943-1945)
Chapter Seven: The Rise of Stan Lee and Fantastic Four (1960-1961)
Chapter Eight: Spider-Man (1962)
Chapter Nine: Hulk (1962)
Chapter Ten: Thor and Ant-Man/Wasp (1962-1963)
Chapter Eleven: X-Men and Iron Man (1963)
Chapter Twelve: Black Widow (1964-1965)
The Graphic Novel
Chapter Thirteen: Black Panther (1966-1968)
Collector's Call
Chapter Fourteen: Shang-Chi (1969-1975)
Unexpected Surprise and Safety Valve
Chapter Fifteen: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1976-1984)
Chapter Sixteen: Rise of the Anti-Heroes (1985-1999)
What is Manga?
Chapter Seventeen: Heroes of Inclusion (2000-2023)
Conclusion: Final Thoughts
About the Author