Soul of the Dark Knight: Batman as Mythic Figure in Comics and Film

Soul of the Dark Knight: Batman as Mythic Figure in Comics and Film Offers a study of the comics genre and language, how these were used to create Batman, and how that characters longevity is largely due to the mediums unique formal qualities. It argues that Batmans core appeal is his mythic nature which allows him to transcend changes in reader tastes, the vicissitudes of the comics industry, and the changing media landscape. Autor: Alex M. Wainer Wydawnictwo: McFarland & Co Inc Rok wydania: 2014 Okładka: miękka Liczba stron: 208 Wymiary: 15 x 22.1 x 1.5 cm Ilustracje: 11 photographs Język: angielski ISBN: 9780786471287