Native Americans in comic books : a critical study / Michael A. Sheyahshe.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Sheyahshe, Michael A., 1975-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Indians of North America--Humor.

Indians of North America.

Indians of North America--Caricatures and cartoons.

Indians in popular culture.

Indians in mass media.

Genre:

Humor.

Caricatures and cartoons.

Cartoons (Humor)

Physical Description:

vii, 215 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm

Place of Publication:

Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., [2008]

Summary:

"This work addresses a range of portrayals of the Native American people, from the bloodthirsty barbarians and noble savages of dime novels, to secondary characters and sidekicks, and, occasionally, protagonists sans paternal white hero, examining how and why Native Americans have been marginalized and misrepresented in comics"--Provided by publisher.

Contents:

The Mohican syndrome and super "wannabes" : ain't nothin' like the real thing

Multiethnic heroes : a case of (really!) mistaken identity

The Indian as sidekick : falling prey to more villains' traps by 10 A.M. than most people do all day

The Indian's sidekick : where's that new "temp" we hired?

Instant shaman (just add Indian)

Indigenous Trackers Union (ITU)

Sepia-toned prison : indigenous characters as historical artifacts

Modern-day native heroes : now with 25 percent fewer feathers!

Indigenous revision

Independent voices : Native American comics from smaller publishers

The video game crossover : indigenous comic book characters comin' straight atcha!

Native warriors : indigenous representation in the military

The power of indigenous women : PIW in action!

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 211-212) and index.

ISBN:

9780786435654

0786435658

OCLC:

190778082