Author: Laurence Maslon
Publisher: Crown Archetype
ISBN: 0385348592
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 708
Book Description
Superman, Batman, Spider-Man, Iron Man, Wonder Woman, the Avengers, the X-Men, Watchmen, and more: the companion volume to the PBS documentary series of the same name that tells the story of the superhero in American popular culture. Together again for the first time, here come the greatest comic book superheroes ever assembled between two covers: down from the heavens—Superman and the Mighty Thor—or swinging over rooftops—the Batman and Spider-Man; star-spangled, like Captain America and Wonder Woman, or clad in darkness, like the Shadow and Spawn; facing down super-villains on their own, like the Flash and the Punisher or gathered together in a team of champions, like the Avengers and the X-Men! Based on the three-part PBS documentary series Superheroes, this companion volume chronicles the never-ending battle of the comic book industry, its greatest creators, and its greatest creations. Covering the effect of superheroes on American culture—in print, on film and television, and in digital media—and the effect of American culture on its superheroes, Superheroes: Capes, Cowls, and the Creation of Comic Book Culture appeals to readers of all ages, from the casual observer of the phenomenon to the most exacting fan of the genre. Drawing from more than 50 new interviews conducted expressly for Superheroes!—creators from Stan Lee to Grant Morrison, commentators from Michael Chabon to Jules Feiffer, actors from Adam West to Lynda Carter, and filmmakers such as Zach Snyder—this is an up-to-the-minute narrative history of the superhero, from the comic strip adventurers of the Great Depression, up to the blockbuster CGI movie superstars of the 21st Century. Featuring more than 500 full-color comic book panels, covers, sketches, photographs of both essential and rare artwork, Superheroes is the definitive story of this powerful presence in pop culture.
Superheroes!
Author: Laurence Maslon
Publisher: Crown Archetype
ISBN: 0385348592
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 708
Book Description
Superman, Batman, Spider-Man, Iron Man, Wonder Woman, the Avengers, the X-Men, Watchmen, and more: the companion volume to the PBS documentary series of the same name that tells the story of the superhero in American popular culture. Together again for the first time, here come the greatest comic book superheroes ever assembled between two covers: down from the heavens—Superman and the Mighty Thor—or swinging over rooftops—the Batman and Spider-Man; star-spangled, like Captain America and Wonder Woman, or clad in darkness, like the Shadow and Spawn; facing down super-villains on their own, like the Flash and the Punisher or gathered together in a team of champions, like the Avengers and the X-Men! Based on the three-part PBS documentary series Superheroes, this companion volume chronicles the never-ending battle of the comic book industry, its greatest creators, and its greatest creations. Covering the effect of superheroes on American culture—in print, on film and television, and in digital media—and the effect of American culture on its superheroes, Superheroes: Capes, Cowls, and the Creation of Comic Book Culture appeals to readers of all ages, from the casual observer of the phenomenon to the most exacting fan of the genre. Drawing from more than 50 new interviews conducted expressly for Superheroes!—creators from Stan Lee to Grant Morrison, commentators from Michael Chabon to Jules Feiffer, actors from Adam West to Lynda Carter, and filmmakers such as Zach Snyder—this is an up-to-the-minute narrative history of the superhero, from the comic strip adventurers of the Great Depression, up to the blockbuster CGI movie superstars of the 21st Century. Featuring more than 500 full-color comic book panels, covers, sketches, photographs of both essential and rare artwork, Superheroes is the definitive story of this powerful presence in pop culture.
Publisher: Crown Archetype
ISBN: 0385348592
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 708
Book Description
Superman, Batman, Spider-Man, Iron Man, Wonder Woman, the Avengers, the X-Men, Watchmen, and more: the companion volume to the PBS documentary series of the same name that tells the story of the superhero in American popular culture. Together again for the first time, here come the greatest comic book superheroes ever assembled between two covers: down from the heavens—Superman and the Mighty Thor—or swinging over rooftops—the Batman and Spider-Man; star-spangled, like Captain America and Wonder Woman, or clad in darkness, like the Shadow and Spawn; facing down super-villains on their own, like the Flash and the Punisher or gathered together in a team of champions, like the Avengers and the X-Men! Based on the three-part PBS documentary series Superheroes, this companion volume chronicles the never-ending battle of the comic book industry, its greatest creators, and its greatest creations. Covering the effect of superheroes on American culture—in print, on film and television, and in digital media—and the effect of American culture on its superheroes, Superheroes: Capes, Cowls, and the Creation of Comic Book Culture appeals to readers of all ages, from the casual observer of the phenomenon to the most exacting fan of the genre. Drawing from more than 50 new interviews conducted expressly for Superheroes!—creators from Stan Lee to Grant Morrison, commentators from Michael Chabon to Jules Feiffer, actors from Adam West to Lynda Carter, and filmmakers such as Zach Snyder—this is an up-to-the-minute narrative history of the superhero, from the comic strip adventurers of the Great Depression, up to the blockbuster CGI movie superstars of the 21st Century. Featuring more than 500 full-color comic book panels, covers, sketches, photographs of both essential and rare artwork, Superheroes is the definitive story of this powerful presence in pop culture.
Marvel Super Hero Adventures Save the Day!
Author: Alexandra West
Publisher: Marvel Press
ISBN: 9781484788592
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
When Super Villains attack, who can we count on to SAVE THE DAY? The Marvel Super Heroes, of course! Join your favorite heroes as they jump, swing, and SMASH into new adventures throughout the Marvel Universe. But these heroes need your help! Follow Iron Man, Spider-Man, Squirrel Girl, and many more in over 60 lift-a-flaps and interactive activities. So put on your SPIDER SUIT, grab your MIGHTY HAMMER, slide on your VIBRANIUM SHIELD, and become part of the world's greatest Super Hero team!
Publisher: Marvel Press
ISBN: 9781484788592
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
When Super Villains attack, who can we count on to SAVE THE DAY? The Marvel Super Heroes, of course! Join your favorite heroes as they jump, swing, and SMASH into new adventures throughout the Marvel Universe. But these heroes need your help! Follow Iron Man, Spider-Man, Squirrel Girl, and many more in over 60 lift-a-flaps and interactive activities. So put on your SPIDER SUIT, grab your MIGHTY HAMMER, slide on your VIBRANIUM SHIELD, and become part of the world's greatest Super Hero team!
Even Superheroes Have Bad Days
Author: Shelly Becker
Publisher: Union Square + ORM
ISBN: 1454941510
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 39
Book Description
“Filled with diverse characters, from caped crusaders to badly behaving villains . . . Full of action and vibrancy . . . A good way to soothe bad days away.” —School Library Journal When Superheroes don’t get their way, when they’re sad, when they’re mad, when they’ve had a bad day . . . . . . they COULD super-tantrum, they COULD but they DON’T, because REAL Superheroes just WOULDN’T—they WON’T! All kids have trouble getting a grip on their emotions, sometimes—even young superheroes! But what do they do when they’re having a bad day? Colorful action-packed illustrations and a dynamite rhyming text reveal the many ways superheroes (and ordinary children, too) can resist the super-temptation to cause a scene when they’re sad, mad, frustrated, lonely, or afraid. From burning off steam on a bike or a hike, to helping others, this energetic picture book has plenty of fun ideas to help kids cope when they’re feeling overwhelmed. “An action-packed romp.” —Kirkus Reviews “[A] lighthearted exposé on how a group of superheroes deal with their frustrations . . . A spoonful of superheroes certainly helps the message go down.” —Booklist
Publisher: Union Square + ORM
ISBN: 1454941510
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 39
Book Description
“Filled with diverse characters, from caped crusaders to badly behaving villains . . . Full of action and vibrancy . . . A good way to soothe bad days away.” —School Library Journal When Superheroes don’t get their way, when they’re sad, when they’re mad, when they’ve had a bad day . . . . . . they COULD super-tantrum, they COULD but they DON’T, because REAL Superheroes just WOULDN’T—they WON’T! All kids have trouble getting a grip on their emotions, sometimes—even young superheroes! But what do they do when they’re having a bad day? Colorful action-packed illustrations and a dynamite rhyming text reveal the many ways superheroes (and ordinary children, too) can resist the super-temptation to cause a scene when they’re sad, mad, frustrated, lonely, or afraid. From burning off steam on a bike or a hike, to helping others, this energetic picture book has plenty of fun ideas to help kids cope when they’re feeling overwhelmed. “An action-packed romp.” —Kirkus Reviews “[A] lighthearted exposé on how a group of superheroes deal with their frustrations . . . A spoonful of superheroes certainly helps the message go down.” —Booklist
The League of Regrettable Superheroes
Author: Jon Morris
Publisher: Quirk Books
ISBN: 1594747830
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
Meet one hundred of the strangest superheroes ever to see print, complete with backstories, vintage art, and colorful commentary. You know about Batman, Superman, and Spiderman, but have you heard of Doll Man, Doctor Hormone, or Spider Queen? So prepare yourself for such not-ready-for-prime-time heroes as Bee Man (Batman, but with bees), the Clown (circus-themed crimebuster), the Eye (a giant, floating eyeball; just accept it), and many other oddballs and oddities. Drawing on the entire history of the medium, The League of Regrettable Superheroes will appeal to die-hard comics fans, casual comics readers, and anyone who enjoys peering into the stranger corners of pop culture.
Publisher: Quirk Books
ISBN: 1594747830
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
Meet one hundred of the strangest superheroes ever to see print, complete with backstories, vintage art, and colorful commentary. You know about Batman, Superman, and Spiderman, but have you heard of Doll Man, Doctor Hormone, or Spider Queen? So prepare yourself for such not-ready-for-prime-time heroes as Bee Man (Batman, but with bees), the Clown (circus-themed crimebuster), the Eye (a giant, floating eyeball; just accept it), and many other oddballs and oddities. Drawing on the entire history of the medium, The League of Regrettable Superheroes will appeal to die-hard comics fans, casual comics readers, and anyone who enjoys peering into the stranger corners of pop culture.
Marvel Super Hero Adventures: 12 Board Books
Author: Kids PI
Publisher: p i kids
ISBN: 9781503735316
Category : Avengers (Fictitious characters)
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Fly, run, or swing like Spider-man through this great book collection! These 12 sturdy board books with just-my-size pages are perfect for little hands, leading the way to a lifelong love of reading. Books are housed in a convenient carry case with a handle, for fun and learning on the go!
Publisher: p i kids
ISBN: 9781503735316
Category : Avengers (Fictitious characters)
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Fly, run, or swing like Spider-man through this great book collection! These 12 sturdy board books with just-my-size pages are perfect for little hands, leading the way to a lifelong love of reading. Books are housed in a convenient carry case with a handle, for fun and learning on the go!
Real Superheroes
Author: Julia Seal
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0744047447
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
A heartwarming thank you to the essential workers who help us every day From supermarket staff and firefighters to doctors and nurses, this charming picture book celebrates the brave, everyday heroes who keep our world turning through difficult times. Inside the pages of this illustrated children’s book, you’ll discover: • Charmingly simple illustrations by Julia Seal • Simple, rhyming text to share and read aloud with young children • A beautiful celebration of key workers Some superheroes have shiny capes, super-strength, and trusty sidekicks, but how many of these superheroes have ever rescued you? Perfect for children aged 3-7 years, and a wonderful picture book dedicated to brave frontline workers - the real heroes who look after us! Covering a diverse range of professions and characters, Real Superheroes pays tribute to the incredible jobs that key workers are doing around the world so we can stay home and stay safe. Little ones will love seeing pictures of other kids dressed up to do different jobs, including a teacher, a delivery worker, and a shopkeeper!
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0744047447
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
A heartwarming thank you to the essential workers who help us every day From supermarket staff and firefighters to doctors and nurses, this charming picture book celebrates the brave, everyday heroes who keep our world turning through difficult times. Inside the pages of this illustrated children’s book, you’ll discover: • Charmingly simple illustrations by Julia Seal • Simple, rhyming text to share and read aloud with young children • A beautiful celebration of key workers Some superheroes have shiny capes, super-strength, and trusty sidekicks, but how many of these superheroes have ever rescued you? Perfect for children aged 3-7 years, and a wonderful picture book dedicated to brave frontline workers - the real heroes who look after us! Covering a diverse range of professions and characters, Real Superheroes pays tribute to the incredible jobs that key workers are doing around the world so we can stay home and stay safe. Little ones will love seeing pictures of other kids dressed up to do different jobs, including a teacher, a delivery worker, and a shopkeeper!
Justice League: 100 Greatest Moments
Author: Robert Greenberger
Publisher: Chartwell Books
ISBN: 0785836144
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 316
Book Description
In the hands of dozens of writers and artists, DC Comics Justice League of America (JLA) has experienced moments that can be intensely personal or of great cosmic importance. The comic's ability to shift in tone has always kept the team interesting and reflects the changing tastes among the readers and the times when each moment occurred. The Justice League, the team also known as the World’s Greatest Super-Heroes, have flowered and foundered, seen their ranks swell and shrink, and risen and fallen in sales popularity, but remaining a fixture in pop cultures for decades. What you will see on the pages that follow are one hundred of the greatest moments, each one a piece of the mosaic that is the Justice League. From their first rallying issue to the League finally reaching the big screen in the 2017 feature film Justice League, the members and their stories has remained entertaining for readers and watchers . The selections of iconic comic moments to come were not chosen in a vacuum. Moments chosen consist of nominations from various Facebook fan groups as well as former JLA scribes Mark Waid, Kurt Busiek, J.M. DeMatteis, Bob Rozakis, Gerry Conway, Marv Wolfman and former DC editors Michael Eury and KC Carlson. Ace researcher and comics historian John Wells and current JLA editor Brian Cunningham also offered input on the most contemporary selections.
Publisher: Chartwell Books
ISBN: 0785836144
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 316
Book Description
In the hands of dozens of writers and artists, DC Comics Justice League of America (JLA) has experienced moments that can be intensely personal or of great cosmic importance. The comic's ability to shift in tone has always kept the team interesting and reflects the changing tastes among the readers and the times when each moment occurred. The Justice League, the team also known as the World’s Greatest Super-Heroes, have flowered and foundered, seen their ranks swell and shrink, and risen and fallen in sales popularity, but remaining a fixture in pop cultures for decades. What you will see on the pages that follow are one hundred of the greatest moments, each one a piece of the mosaic that is the Justice League. From their first rallying issue to the League finally reaching the big screen in the 2017 feature film Justice League, the members and their stories has remained entertaining for readers and watchers . The selections of iconic comic moments to come were not chosen in a vacuum. Moments chosen consist of nominations from various Facebook fan groups as well as former JLA scribes Mark Waid, Kurt Busiek, J.M. DeMatteis, Bob Rozakis, Gerry Conway, Marv Wolfman and former DC editors Michael Eury and KC Carlson. Ace researcher and comics historian John Wells and current JLA editor Brian Cunningham also offered input on the most contemporary selections.
Teaching Is for Superheroes!
Author: Daniel J. Bergman
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1394153740
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 247
Book Description
This isn't your average teaching book. With a fun, comic-book-inspired layout, Teaching Is for Superheroes! skips the information overload and gives you practical action steps for igniting enthusiasm in your K-12 classroom and achieving your professional goals. Now more than ever, teachers are in high demand—yet the threat of burnout still looms large. This book will help you keep the spark alive, engaging you in a deeper examination of education by way of entertaining superhero archetypes and tropes. What’s your teaching origin story? Your secret identity? Your powers, weaknesses, nemeses? The teachers-as-superheroes metaphor provides a rich venue through which you can thoughtfully analyze your purpose and pedagogy. This high quality, eye-catching book offers you an inspirational springboard for practical insight and application in the classroom. You’ll gain ideas for surviving your first year, navigating social media as a teacher, interacting productively with colleagues and parents, using tech in the classroom, prioritizing self-care, harnessing your teacher “superpowers,” and even dressing for teaching success. The school setting may not be as glamorous as the futurist skyscrapers, alien planets, or alternate universes we see in movies and comics, but the adventure is just as exciting—and best of all, it’s real! Gain teaching insights, tips, and advice in an entertaining, superhero-inspired format Identify your teaching superpowers and weaknesses, and learn to lean on others when needed Explore the “universe” of teaching to understand where you fit in and how you can leave your legacy Equip yourself with the gadgets and gizmos you need to sharpen your skills and power up your classroom Current and future K-12 educators—pick up Teaching Is for Superheroes!, put on your cape, and start saving the world, one class at a time.
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1394153740
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 247
Book Description
This isn't your average teaching book. With a fun, comic-book-inspired layout, Teaching Is for Superheroes! skips the information overload and gives you practical action steps for igniting enthusiasm in your K-12 classroom and achieving your professional goals. Now more than ever, teachers are in high demand—yet the threat of burnout still looms large. This book will help you keep the spark alive, engaging you in a deeper examination of education by way of entertaining superhero archetypes and tropes. What’s your teaching origin story? Your secret identity? Your powers, weaknesses, nemeses? The teachers-as-superheroes metaphor provides a rich venue through which you can thoughtfully analyze your purpose and pedagogy. This high quality, eye-catching book offers you an inspirational springboard for practical insight and application in the classroom. You’ll gain ideas for surviving your first year, navigating social media as a teacher, interacting productively with colleagues and parents, using tech in the classroom, prioritizing self-care, harnessing your teacher “superpowers,” and even dressing for teaching success. The school setting may not be as glamorous as the futurist skyscrapers, alien planets, or alternate universes we see in movies and comics, but the adventure is just as exciting—and best of all, it’s real! Gain teaching insights, tips, and advice in an entertaining, superhero-inspired format Identify your teaching superpowers and weaknesses, and learn to lean on others when needed Explore the “universe” of teaching to understand where you fit in and how you can leave your legacy Equip yourself with the gadgets and gizmos you need to sharpen your skills and power up your classroom Current and future K-12 educators—pick up Teaching Is for Superheroes!, put on your cape, and start saving the world, one class at a time.
Even Superheroes Go to School
Author: Cj Creations
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN: 9781095866948
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 38
Book Description
Even Superheroes Go to School is a great rhyming story about all the things that are great about school. Do you have a kid who is a bit reluctant about going to school? Read this story about the exciting things superhero kids do at school. Your kid wants to know what they will be doing at school? Read this book about what superhero kids get up to at school. This book is a great read for your kid and it has the added advantage of providing a positive picture of school for your child. This is an engaging story book that you can enjoy with your children, while teaching them a valuable lesson about going to school. It also comes with 10 blank pages where your child can let his or her imagination run wild to create their own superheroes and stories.
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN: 9781095866948
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 38
Book Description
Even Superheroes Go to School is a great rhyming story about all the things that are great about school. Do you have a kid who is a bit reluctant about going to school? Read this story about the exciting things superhero kids do at school. Your kid wants to know what they will be doing at school? Read this book about what superhero kids get up to at school. This book is a great read for your kid and it has the added advantage of providing a positive picture of school for your child. This is an engaging story book that you can enjoy with your children, while teaching them a valuable lesson about going to school. It also comes with 10 blank pages where your child can let his or her imagination run wild to create their own superheroes and stories.
Marvel Super Hero Adventures: Buggin' Out!
Author: MacKenzie Cadenhead
Publisher: Disney Electronic Content
ISBN: 1368017061
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 77
Book Description
The school-wide science fair Peter Parker (a.k.a Spider-Man) has been eagerly awaiting has finally arrived! Peter has always excelled at science, and after getting the boot in a basketball game earlier that day, he could use a little pick-me-up. So imagine Peter's surprise and dismay when basketball great and all-around-bully Flash Thompson shows up with a totally awesome project! But when the science fair is put in jeopardy thanks to the antics of one Doc Ock, Peter will need to team up with fellow 'bugz' Ant-Man and the Wasp to save the fair and the people in it— even if it means someone else walking away with the prize. Great things—and even bigger surprises—come in tiny packages in this third installment in Marvel's Super Hero Adventures early chapter book series.
Publisher: Disney Electronic Content
ISBN: 1368017061
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 77
Book Description
The school-wide science fair Peter Parker (a.k.a Spider-Man) has been eagerly awaiting has finally arrived! Peter has always excelled at science, and after getting the boot in a basketball game earlier that day, he could use a little pick-me-up. So imagine Peter's surprise and dismay when basketball great and all-around-bully Flash Thompson shows up with a totally awesome project! But when the science fair is put in jeopardy thanks to the antics of one Doc Ock, Peter will need to team up with fellow 'bugz' Ant-Man and the Wasp to save the fair and the people in it— even if it means someone else walking away with the prize. Great things—and even bigger surprises—come in tiny packages in this third installment in Marvel's Super Hero Adventures early chapter book series.