Comic Book Crime: Truth, Justice, and the American Way

by Nickie D. Phillips and Staci Strobl

Book Overview

Superman, Batman, Daredevil, and Wonder Woman are iconic cultural figures that embody values of order, fairness, justice, and retribution. Comic Book Crime digs deep into these and other celebrated characters, providing a comprehensive understanding of crime and justice in contemporary American comic books. This is a world where justice is delivered, where heroes save ordinary citizens from certain doom, where evil is easily identified and thwarted...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0814767885
• ISBN13: 9780814767887
• Release Date: July 2013
• Publisher: New York University Press
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.0"