Comic Book Women: Characters, Creators, and Culture in the Golden Age (World Comics and Graphic Nonfiction Series)
$45.00
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Book Synopsis: The history of comics has centered almost exclusively on men. Comics historians largely describe the medium as one built by men telling tales about male protagonists, neglecting the many ways in which women fought for legitimacy on the page and in publishers’ studios. Despite this male-dominated focus, women played vital roles in the early history of comics. The story of how comic books were born and how they evolved changes dramatically when women like June Tarpé Mills and Lily Renée are placed at the center rather than at the margins of this history, and when characters such as the Black Cat, Patsy Walker, and Señorita Rio are analyzed.Comic Book Women offers a feminist history of the golden age of comics, revising our understanding of how numerous genres emerged and upending narratives of how male auteurs built their careers. Considering issues of race, gender, and sexuality, the authors examine crime, horror, jungle, romance, science fiction, superhero, and Western comics to unpack the cultural and industrial consequences of how women were represented across a wide range of titles by publishers like DC, Timely, Fiction House, and others. This revisionist history reclaims the forgotten work done by women in the comics industry and reinserts female creators and characters into the canon of comics history.
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Are you tired of the same old stories about male superheroes? Do you want to delve deeper into the history of comic books and uncover the untold stories of women creators and characters? Look no further! Introducing Comic Book Women: Characters, Creators, and Culture in the Golden Age.
Unravel the forgotten chapters of comic book history as we shine a spotlight on the incredible women who played vital roles in shaping the medium. Join us on a feminist journey through the golden age of comics, where characters like the Black Cat, Patsy Walker, and Señorita Rio come alive.
We challenge the traditional narrative that has sidelined female contributors and characters in the comics industry. By centering women creators like June Tarpé Mills and Lily Renée, we bring a fresh perspective to the birth and evolution of comic books. Prepare to have your worldview transformed as we examine how women fought for legitimacy and representation on and off the page.
Dive into a wide range of genres - from crime and horror to romance, science fiction, and Western comics. We unpack the cultural and industrial impact of how women were portrayed across titles from publishers like DC, Timely, and Fiction House. Through our revisionist history, we reclaim the forgotten work done by women and reinsert them into the rich tapestry of comics history.
Don't miss out on this incredible journey into the world of Comic Book Women! Discover the groundbreaking contributions of women creators and explore the fascinating stories of women characters. Expand your understanding of comics history and join us in rewriting the narrative. Order your copy of Comic Book Women: Characters, Creators, and Culture in the Golden Age today.
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