The Superhero Costume

Download or read book The Superhero Costume written by Barbara Brownie and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2015-11-19 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Costume defines the superhero, disguising and distinguishing him or her from the civilian alter ego. The often garish garb expresses a hero's otherness and empowers its wearers to seek a primal form of justice. This book provides the first interdisciplinary analysis of the superhero costume and investigates wide-ranging issues such as identity, otherness, ritual dress and disguise. Analysis focuses on the implications of wearing superhero costume, exploring interpretations of the costumed hero and the extent to which the costume defines his or her role. Using examples across various media (comic books, film, and television) with case studies including The X-Men, Watchmen, real-life superheroes such as Phoenix Jones and Pussy Riot, and audience activities such as cosplay, The Superhero Costume presents new perspectives on the increasingly popular genre. A lively and thorough account of superhero fashions throughout history, The Superhero Costume will be essential reading for students of visual culture, popular culture, fashion and cultural studies.

Download or read book Nightwing written by Chuck Dixon and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dick Grayson, now a cop, has his hands full trying to earn his partner's trust and stop Torque from succeeding. As Nightwing, Grayson must also stop the murderous Sylph and Hella, two of the deadliest women he has ever encountered. Ages 13+.

Download or read book The Psychology of Superheroes written by Robin S. Rosenberg and published by BenBella Books. This book was released on 2008-02-09 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This latest installment in the Psychology of Popular Culture series turns its focus to superheroes. Superheroes have survived and fascinated for more than 70 years in no small part due to their psychological depth. In The Psychology of Superheroes, almost two dozen psychologists get into the heads of today's most popular and intriguing superheroes. Why do superheroes choose to be superheroes? Where does Spider-Man's altruism come from, and what does it mean? Why is there so much prejudice against the X-Men, and how could they have responded to it, other than the way they did? Why are super-villains so aggressive? The Psychology of Superheroes answers these questions, exploring the inner workings our heroes usually only share with their therapists.

Download or read book Superheroes written by Andrew Bolton and published by Metropolitan Museum of Art New York. This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Essay af Michael Chabon: Secret Skin. An Essay in Unitard Theory

Download or read book The Purim Superhero written by Elisabeth Kushner and published by Kar-Ben Publishing ™. This book was released on 2014-01-01 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nate loves aliens and he really wants to wear an alien costume for Purim, but his friends are all dressing as superheroes and he wants to fit in. What will he do? With the help of his two dads he makes a surprising decision.

Download or read book Dress Up! written by Linda Schmidt and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What child could resist these 25+ outfits, which range from princesses and superheroes to cuddly tigers and loveable pumpkins? Like Sew Pretty T-Shirt Dresses, this follow-up collection features simple projects that start with a purchased T-shirt, so you'll never have to master advanced skills. Favorite characters like Minnie Mouse and Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz join a groovy hippie, graceful ballerina, and a pixie-dust fairy.

Download or read book The Superhero Reader written by Charles Hatfield and published by Univ. Press of Mississippi. This book was released on 2013-05 with total page 343 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A full exploration of the history, politics, and aesthetics of the superhero genre