From his debut in a six-page comic in 1939 and to his most recent portrayal by Christian Bale in the blockbuster The Dark Knight Rises, Batman is perhaps the world s most popular superhero. The continued relevance of the caped crusader could be attributed to his complex character, his dual identity, or his commitment to revenge and justice. But, as the contributors to this collection argue, it is the fans who, with the patience of Alfred, the loyalty of Commissioner Gordon, and the unbridled enthusiasm of Robin, have kept Batman at the forefront of popular culture for more than seven...
From his debut in a six-page comic in 1939 and to his most recent portrayal by Christian Bale in the blockbuster The Dark Knight Rises, Batman ...
-There is no better, smarter examination of the relationship between comics and film.-
--Mark Waid, Eisner Award-winning writer of Kingdom Come and Daredevil
In the summer of 2000 X-Men surpassed all box office expectations and ushered in an era of unprecedented production of comic book film adaptations. This trend, now in its second decade, has blossomed into Hollywood's leading genre. From superheroes to Spartan warriors, The Comic Book Film Adaptation offers the first dedicated study to examine how comic books moved from the fringes of popular...
-There is no better, smarter examination of the relationship between comics and film.-
--Mark Waid, Eisner Award-winning writer of Kingdom ...
The world is bound in time. What seems to be now quickly becomes later, and we are left only with moments gone past. Moments that leave stains on our memory, flashes of pain and happiness. They build before, they torment us during, and haunt us after.
The world is bound in time. What seems to be now quickly becomes later, and we are left only with moments gone past. Moments that leave stains on our ...