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Comic book character : unleashing the hero in us all / David A. Zimmerman.
- Title
- Comic book character : unleashing the hero in us all / David A. Zimmerman.
- Author
- Zimmerman, David A., 1970-
- Publication
- Downers Grove, Ill. : InterVarsity Press, c2004.
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| Status | Format | Access | Call Number | Item Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Text | Request in advance | BJ251 .Z56 2004 | Off-site |
Details
- Description
- 160 p.; 21 cm.
- Subjects
- Note
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Bibliography (note)
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Processing Action (note)
- committed to retain
- Contents
- Introduction : We could be heroes -- Let the weak say "I am strong" : Spider-man, Superman & the Incredible Hulk -- Vengeance is mine : Batman, the Joker & the Punisher -- X-cursus : heroes in the hands of a professional -- You cannot see my face : costumes & secret identities -- Everyone was beautiful & nothing hurt : body image, agelessness, death -- God loves, man kills : gender, race & the X-Men -- X-cursus : superheroes & grownup fanboys -- My country 'tis of thee : Captain America & the truth -- Might makes right : the Justice League meets the Avengers -- Gods walk the earth : demi-gods, daredevil & the problem of religion -- Evil is as evil does : Lex Luther, Magneto & Galactus -- Holy case study! Superman versus Jesus -- Conclusion : Becoming super -- Appendix: How to read a comic book.
- ISBN
- 0830832602 (pbk. : alk. paper)
- LCCN
- ^^2004004609
- OCLC
- 57247646
- Owning Institutions
- Harvard Library