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Superheroes a never-ending battle

Examines the dawn of the comic book genre and its progenitors, as well as the evolution of the characters that leapt from the pages over the last 70 years and their ongoing worldwide cultural impact. It chronicles how these 'disposable diversions' were subject to intense government scrutiny for thei...

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Corporate Authors: Oregon Public Broadcasting, Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.), PBS Distribution (Firm)
Other Authors: Kantor, Michael, 1961- (Television producer, Television director, Screenwriter), Rosenthal, Sally (Television producer), Maslon, Laurence (Screenwriter), Schreiber, Liev (Narrator), West, Adam, 1928- (Commentator), Lee, Stan, 1922-2018 (Commentator), Simon, Joe (Commentator), Carter, Lynda, 1951- (Commentator), Robinson, Jerry (Commentator), Waid, Mark, 1962- (Commentator), Morrison, Grant (Commentator), Chabon, Michael (Commentator), Feiffer, Jules (Commentator)
Format: Videos DVD
Language:English
Published: [Arlington, VA] : PBS Distribution, [2013]
Subjects:
Comic books, strips, etc. > History and criticism.
Superheroes > History and criticism.
Superhero films > History and criticism.
Superhero television programs > History and criticism.
Documentary television programs.
Nonfiction television programs.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Television programs > United States.
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Summary:Examines the dawn of the comic book genre and its progenitors, as well as the evolution of the characters that leapt from the pages over the last 70 years and their ongoing worldwide cultural impact. It chronicles how these 'disposable diversions' were subject to intense government scrutiny for their influence on American children and how they were created in large part by immigrants whose fierce loyalty to a new homeland laid the foundation of a multi-billion-dollar industry.
Item Description:Originally broadcast on PBS in 2013.
Physical Description:1 videodisc (180 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Format:DVD, NTSC, Region 1, widescreen; 5.1 surround sound.
Audience:Rating: TVPG.
Production Credits:Cinematographers, Mead Hunt, Allan Palmer ; editors, Kris Liem, Pamela S. Arnold, A.C.E. ; design and animation, Alexander Cardia ; music, Christopher Rife.
ISBN:9781608839742
1608839745

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