{"product_id":"the-ages-of-superman-essays-on-the-man-of-steel-in-changing-times-paperback","title":"The Ages of Superman: Essays on the Man of Steel in Changing Times - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJoseph J. Darowski\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Since Superman first appeared on the cover of \u003ci\u003eAction Comics #1\u003c\/i\u003e in 1938, the superhero has changed with the times to remain a relevant icon of American popular culture. This collection explores the evolution of the Superman character and demonstrates how his alterations mirror historical changes in American society. Beginning with the original comic book and ending with the 2011 \u003ci\u003eGrounded\u003c\/i\u003e storyline, these essays examine Superman's patriotic heroism during World War II, his increase in power in the early years of the Cold War, his death and resurrection at the end of the Cold War, and his recent dramatic reimagining. By looking at the many changes the Man of Steel has undergone to remain pertinent, this volume reveals as much about America as it does about the champion of Truth, Justice, and the American Way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJoseph J. Darowski\u003c\/b\u003e teaches English at Brigham Young University and has published on comic book superheroes such as the X-Men, Wonder Woman, and Superman as well as on television series such as \u003ci\u003eChuck\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eFrasier\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 246\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 9.05 x 5.99 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 07, 2012\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51818588733728,"sku":"9780786463084","price":35.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/a824a010dba6ffab6876ab020ef7213c.webp?v=1781119154","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-ages-of-superman-essays-on-the-man-of-steel-in-changing-times-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}