Caped Crusaders 101: Composition Through Comic Books, 2d ed.

by Stanley Stewart, Jeffrey Kahan, Stanley Stewart Jeffrey Kahan

This updated and expanded textbook inspires a greater appreciation for literature by studying important literary themes found in comics. By deconstructing comics, it raises critical thinking about literature, a crucial skill for understanding language and composition. Chapters discuss DC, Marvel and other comics' varied attempts at portraying race, politics, economics, business ethics and democracy; responses to the Cold War and the events of...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786447745
• ISBN13: 9780786447749
• Release Date: April 2010
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 249 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.9" x 8.8"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher