War Politics and Superheroes

Superhero adventure comics have a long history of commenting upon American public opinion and government policy and the surge in the popularity of comics since the events of September 11 2001 ensures their continued relevance. This critical text examines the seventy-year history of comic book superheroes on film and in comic books and their reflections of the politics of their time. Superheroes addressed include Batman Wonder Woman Spider-Man Superman the Fantastic Four and the X-Men and topics covered include American wars conflicts and public policy. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.