Book description
In 1978 Superman made audiences believe a man could fly. Since
then, Superhero Movies have shown that man can not only fly, but swing
from webs through New York's concrete canyons, turn monstrous shades
of green if suitably vexed and dress as giant rodents to safeguard the
city streets. Today, there are more Superhero Movies than ever before
as the cinematic skies are filled with caped crusaders and nocturnal
vigilantes that continue to delight and excite cinemagoers the world
over. This book reveals the secret identity of the Superhero Movie,
examining how cinema has come to represent the mythological icons of
our age. Through detailed analysis and fascinating facts, Superhero
Movies explores how, in a single bound, the Superhero has made the
leap from the comic book page to the silver screen. So fasten your
utility belt as you prepare to take flight with Superhero Movies.
Liam Burke is currently carrying out a research PhD studying the
adaptation of comics to film in the Huston School of Film &
Digital Media at the National University of Galway in Ireland. He has
worked at numerous Irish film festivals as well as the Irish Film
& Television Academy. His interest in Superhero Movies began at
age four, when after watching Superman, he safety-pinned a red towel
to his pyjamas to imitate the Man of Steel. He has since given up
emulating Superheroes to write about them. Liam lives in Galway,
Ireland and Superhero Movies is his first book for Pocket Essentials.
