Description
| Product ID: | 9780786478422 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | US |
| Title: | The Ages of Iron Man |
| Subtitle: | Essays on the Armored Avenger in Changing Times |
| Authors: | Author: Joseph J. Darowski |
| Page Count: | 236 |
| Subjects: | Literary studies: c 1900 to c 2000, Literary studies: from c 1900 -, Literary studies: fiction, novelists and prose writers, Graphic novel / Comic book / Manga: Reference, guides and reviews, Literary studies: fiction, novelists & prose writers, Graphic novels: history & criticism |
| Description: | 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. 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. 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," "Civil War," and "Extremis." |
| Imprint Name: | McFarland & Co Inc |
| Publisher Name: | McFarland & Co Inc |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2015-07-31 |