Bibliograph

The superhero book, the ultimate encyclopedia of comic-book icons and Hollywood heroes, edited by Gina Misiroglu

Type

Label

The superhero book, the ultimate encyclopedia of comic-book icons and Hollywood heroes, edited by Gina Misiroglu

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The superhero book

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

757935813

Responsibility statement

edited by Gina Misiroglu

Sub title

the ultimate encyclopedia of comic-book icons and Hollywood heroes

Summary

Presents an alphabetically-arranged encyclopedia of over one thousand superheroes found in comics, film, television, and fiction and includes over one hundred fifty full-color illustrations profiling classic comic book covers, heroes and villains, superpowers and weapons, and costumes

Table Of Contents

The superhero century -- Golden Age (1938-1954) -- Silver Age (1956-1969) -- Bronze Age (1970-1980) -- Late Bronze Age (1980-1984) -- Modern Age (1985-present)

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