Sovereignty and superheroes

"Marks a major new contribution to the emerging field of comic studies and the growing literature on superheroes. Using a range of critical theorists, the book examines superheroes as sovereigns, addressing amongst other things the complex treatment of law and violence, legitimacy and authority. It examines all the main characters including Superman, Batman, Captain America, Wonder Woman and Iron Man along with a host of other heroes and heroines within the Marvel and DC universes."

Year

2015

Language

English

Publisher

Manchester University Press

Editions

5

Pages

216

ISBN

9780719085048

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