Description
Wonder Woman, Harley Quinn, Shuri, and Black Widow. These four characters portray very different versions of women: the superheroine, the abuse victim, the fourth wave princess, and the spy, respectively. In this in-depth analysis of female characters in superhero media, the author begins by identifying ten eras of superhero media defined by the way they portray women. Following this, the various archetypes of superheroines are classified into four categories: boundary crossers, good girls, outcasts, and those that reclaim power. From Golden Age comics through today's hottest films, heroines have been surprisingly assertive, diverse, and remarkable in this celebration of all the archetypes.
Author: Valerie Estelle Frankel
Publisher: McFarland and Company, Inc.
Published: 10/12/2020
Pages: 243
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 8.70h x 5.80w x 0.60d
ISBN13: 9781476684093
ISBN10: 147668409X
BISAC Categories:
- Literary Criticism | Comics & Graphic Novels
- Social Science | Women's Studies
- Performing Arts | Film | Genres | Action & Adventure
Author: Valerie Estelle Frankel
Publisher: McFarland and Company, Inc.
Published: 10/12/2020
Pages: 243
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 8.70h x 5.80w x 0.60d
ISBN13: 9781476684093
ISBN10: 147668409X
BISAC Categories:
- Literary Criticism | Comics & Graphic Novels
- Social Science | Women's Studies
- Performing Arts | Film | Genres | Action & Adventure
About the Author
Valerie Estelle Frankel teaches English at Mission College and San Jose City College. The author of 75 popular culture books and more than 100 stories and essays, she lives in Sunnyvale, California.