The Ages of Iron Man: Essays on the Armored Avenger in Changing Times

ISBN-13: 9780786478422 / Angielski / Miękka / 2015 / 236 str.

Joseph J. Darowski

Opis

Billionaire industrialist, cold warrior, weapons designer, alcoholic, philanthropist, Avenger Tony Stark, alter-ego of Marvel Comics Iron Man, has played many roles in his five decades as a superhero. From his 1963 comics debut in Tales of Suspense to the recent film adaptations The Avengers(2012), Iron Man 3(2013) hundreds of creators have had a hand in writing the character with evolving depictions and distinct artistic styles. This collection of essays provides an historical overview of an important figure in American popular culture and a close reading of Iron Man s most iconic story lines, including his origin in Vietnam, Demon in a Bottle, Civil War, and Extremis. "