The ages of the Black Panther : essays on the king of Wakanda in comic books / edited by Joseph J. Darowski.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Darowski, Joseph J., editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Comic books, strips, etc--United States.

Comic books, strips, etc.

Literature and society--United States.

Literature and society.

Black Panther (Fictitious character).

Black Panther.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (viii, 226 pages)

Place of Publication:

Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2020]

Summary:

"Black Panther was the first black superhero in mainstream comic books, and his most iconic adventures are analyzed here. This collection explores Black Panther's place in the Marvel universe, focusing on the comic books. With topics ranging from the impact apartheid and the Black Panther political party had on the comic to theories of gender and animist imagery, these essays analyze individual storylines and situate them within the socio-cultural framework of the time period they were created, drawing connections that deepen understanding of both popular culture and the movements of society. Supporting characters such as Everett K. Ross and T'Challa's sister Shuri are also considered. From his first appearance in 1966 by Jack Kirby and Stan Lee up through the character's recent adventures by Ta-Nehisi Coates and Brian Stelfreeze, more than fifty years of the character's history are addressed."-- Provided by publisher.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-4766-3932-9