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Superheroines and the epic journey : mythic themes in comics, film and television / Valerie Estelle Frankel ; foreword by Trina Robbins.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Frankel, Valerie Estelle, 1980- author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Comic books, strips, etc--United States--History and criticism.
- Comic books, strips, etc.
- Women superheroes in literature.
- Women superheroes in motion pictures.
- Women superheroes on television.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (296 pages)
- Place of Publication:
- Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, 2017.
- Summary:
- "This book explores the popular mythos of comics heroines like Jessica Jones, Catwoman and the new superwomen of webcomics, who all endure great personal struggle or sacrifice before emerging as female warrior-saviors"-- Provided by publisher.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Description based on print version record.
- ISBN:
- 1-4766-2801-7
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