The Ages of the X-Men: Essays on the Children of the Atom in Changing Times

by Joseph J. Darowski

The X-Men comic book franchise is one of the most popular of all time and one of the most intriguing for critical analysis. With storylines that often contain overt social messages within its "mutant metaphor," X-Men is often credited with having more depth than the average superhero property. In this collection, each essay examines a specific era of the X-Men franchise in relationship to contemporary social concerns. The essays...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786472197
• ISBN13: 9780786472192
• Release Date: July 2014
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.1" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher