The Rough Guide to Superheroes
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The Rough Guide to Superheroes

Paul Simpson, Helen Rodiss, Michaela Bushell

Faster than a bullet, this new guide brings you the incredible truth about the bravest and baddest heroes in the world of fantasy, telling you everything you need to know about the superheroes who save us - and their vicious enemies.

The guide includes chapters Superheroes and heroines - a basic guide including sidekicks, sidekicks, funny costumes and incredible powers, villains from Asbestos Lady to Zeelm and brief information on origins and creators - including the artists who created superheroes, and key comics, graphic novels and their publishers . An insightful and entertaining look at how superheroes have influenced icons like Jerry Seinfeld, Elvis Presley and Donald Duck, inspired scientists and changed fashion. Finally, the what, where and why of superhero legends on TV, in movies, in print and online and behind the scenes, everything you need to know about legends from Batman to Submarine Namor and The Incredibles.

Graphics design
Sharon O'Connor
Dimensions
16 x 12 cm
Pages
315
Publisher
Penguin books, New York, 2004.
 
Latin alphabet. Paperback.
Language: English.
ISBN
978-1-84353-386-3

One copy is available

Condition:Used, excellent condition
 

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