| Edition |
First edition. |
| Description |
x, 314 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. |
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volume nc rdacarrier |
| Series |
World comics and graphic nonfiction series |
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World comics and graphic nonfiction series.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 287-302) and index. |
| Contents |
Foreword / by Trina Robbins -- Introduction -- Chapter 1. Superhero comics -- Chapter 2. Jungle comics -- Chapter 3. Crime comics -- Chapter 4. Horror comics -- Chapter 5. Western comics -- Chapter 6. Title characters -- Chapter 7. Science fiction comics -- Chapter 8. Romance comics -- Conclusion. |
| Summary |
"The Golden Age of Comics (roughly the late 1930s through the 1950s) saw the birth and rapid growth of the industry, but unfortunately and unsurprisingly the role of women was often problematic during this period. Few women creators worked in comics, and those that did frequently worked anonymously or under pseudonyms and were subject to workplace harassment and discrimination. Similarly, female characters were often poorly presented and framed in a sexualized fashion. Although some elements of this history have been told piecemeal there hasn't yet been a comprehensive look at women in comics during this period. Brunet and Davis examine female creators and characters across a broad range of genres to create a historical narrative of representation and culture that goes beyond previous scholarship"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Subject |
Women cartoonists -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
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Comic books, strips, etc. -- United States -- Women authors -- History -- 20th century.
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Comic strip characters -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
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Comic books, strips, etc. -- Social aspects -- United States.
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Women superheroes in comics.
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Women in comics.
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Comic books, strips, etc. -- Social aspects.
(OCoLC)fst00869173
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Comic strip characters. (OCoLC)fst00869188
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Women cartoonists. (OCoLC)fst01177389
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United States. (OCoLC)fst01204155
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| Chronological Term |
1900-1999
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| Genre/Form |
History. (OCoLC)fst01411628
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Comics criticism.
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| Added Author |
Davis, Blair, 1975- author.
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Robbins, Trina, writer of foreword.
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| ISBN |
9781477324110 hardcover |
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1477324119 hardcover |
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9781477324127 paperback |
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1477324127 paperback |
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9781477324134 electronic book other |
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9781477324141 electronic book |
| Standard No. |
40030943214 |
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