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Is Superman Circumcised?

The Complete Jewish History of the World's Greatest Hero
BuchKartoniert, Paperback
376 Seiten
Englisch
McFarlanderschienen am19.05.2021
A fascinating journey through comic book lore, American history, and Jewish tradition, this book examines the entirety of Superman's career, from 1938 to date, and is sure to give readers a newfound appreciation for the Mensch of Steel.mehr

Produkt

KlappentextA fascinating journey through comic book lore, American history, and Jewish tradition, this book examines the entirety of Superman's career, from 1938 to date, and is sure to give readers a newfound appreciation for the Mensch of Steel.
Details
ISBN/GTIN978-1-4766-6290-9
ProduktartBuch
EinbandartKartoniert, Paperback
Verlag
Erscheinungsjahr2021
Erscheinungsdatum19.05.2021
Seiten376 Seiten
SpracheEnglisch
MasseBreite 178 mm, Höhe 254 mm, Dicke 21 mm
Gewicht706 g
Artikel-Nr.1060437
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GenreRomane Hardcover

Inhalt/Kritik

Inhaltsverzeichnis
Table of ContentsAcknowledgmentsPrefaceIntroductionMethodologyPart I. Scriptural Superheroes: The Ancient Roots of the Man of TomorrowSamson, Solomon and Other SupermenParadigmatic Parallels: Superman as MosesSent by His Father: Superman as JesusWorld´s Finest: Settling the Denominational DebatePart II. Shticks from the Shtetl: How Jews Created Comics and Caped CrusadersHitler, Hollywood and HoudiniFamous Funnies and Other Firsts: The Birth of Comic BooksThe Big BangPart III. Mensch of Steel: Fulfilling Jewish Fantasy and FaithThe Jewish Experience: Context Is ContentBirthrightThe Secret Identities of Heroes and HebrewsThe Galactic GolemThe Brave and the Bold: Superman vs. ÜbermenschPhone Booth, Voting Booth, Confession Booth: Superman´s Religion and PoliticsPart IV. Postwar to Postmodern: Redefining Superman, Comics and JudaismSuperman vs. the Mad Scientist: The Postwar EraIf I Were a Superman: The Silver AgeNazis in Space and Superman on Screen: The Bronze AgeSecond Coming: The Dark AgeSuperman Supernal: The Modern AgeChapter NotesBibliographyIndexmehr

Autor

Roy Schwartz has written for newspapers, magazines, websites, academic organizations, law firms, tech companies, toy companies, and production studios. He has taught English and writing at the City University of New York and is a former writer-in-residence at the New York Public Library. He is the director of marketing and business development of a regional law firm.