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The Ages of Iron Man: Essays on the Armored Avenger in Changing Times
Joseph J. Darowski (Ed.)
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Description for The Ages of Iron Man: Essays on the Armored Avenger in Changing Times
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Billionaire industrialist, cold warrior, weapons designer, alcoholic, philanthropist, Avenger-Tony Stark, alter-ego of Marvel Comics' Iron Man, has played many roles in his five decades as a superhero. From his 1963 comics debut in Tales of Suspense to the recent film adaptations-The Avengers (2012), Iron Man 3 (2013)-hundreds of creators have had a hand in writing the character with evolving depictions and distinct artistic styles. This collection of essays provides an historical overview of an important figure in American popular culture and a close reading of Iron Man's most iconic story lines, including his origin in Vietnam, “Demon in a Bottle”, ... Read more
Billionaire industrialist, cold warrior, weapons designer, alcoholic, philanthropist, Avenger-Tony Stark, alter-ego of Marvel Comics' Iron Man, has played many roles in his five decades as a superhero. From his 1963 comics debut in Tales of Suspense to the recent film adaptations-The Avengers (2012), Iron Man 3 (2013)-hundreds of creators have had a hand in writing the character with evolving depictions and distinct artistic styles. This collection of essays provides an historical overview of an important figure in American popular culture and a close reading of Iron Man's most iconic story lines, including his origin in Vietnam, “Demon in a Bottle”, ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
McFarland
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
Number of Pages
236
Place of Publication
Jefferson, NC, United States
ISBN
9780786478422
SKU
V9780786478422
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About Joseph J. Darowski (Ed.)
Joseph J. Darowski, a professor of English at Brigham Young University–Idaho, USA has published work on comic book superheroes such as the X-Men, Green Lantern, and Superman and is the author or co-editor of several books.
Reviews for The Ages of Iron Man: Essays on the Armored Avenger in Changing Times
“provides engaging and thought-provoking perspectives on Marvel’s most unexpectedly popular superhero”—SFRA Review; “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.