The Supervillain Book: The Evil Side of Comics and Hollywood (Cultural Studies)

Gina Misiroglu

ISBN 10: 0780809777 ISBN 13: 9780780809772

Publisher: Omnigraphics, Inc., 2006

Synopsis

Profiles supervillains from comics, film, television, and fiction, and includes trivia and facts about their origins, modus operandi, costumes, weapons, henchmen, and minions.

About this title

About the Author:

Gina Misiroglu is a fourteen-year veteran of the West Coast publishing industry, specializing in the development and editing of popular culture, reference, and women's studies. Misiroglu has edited and developed hundreds of books in her publishing career

From School Library Journal:

Adult/High School–Mr. Mxyzptlk vs. Superman. Voldemort vs. Harry Potter. Khan vs. Captain Kirk. This volume is a comprehensive reference guide to bad guys from Abomination to Zurg, tracking each villain through its various incarnations including film and television, comics, video games, and even action figures. The introduction explains the criteria for inclusion in this book; minor bad guys are not included. Characters from the comics get the most attention, from the Golden Age to contemporary nemeses. The entry on Modern Age Supervillains (1980-present) will help readers understand the evolution of villainy. The index will greatly assist readers looking for their favorite characters, who can appear in several categories. Venom, for example, has his own entry and also appears in Arachnid Adversaries. Color and black-and-white images of many characters make this an eye-catching read. This book will be an enjoyable and educational resource for fans of all ages, whether theyre teens just entering the world of comics or grown-up nerds who still havent moved out of their parents basements. A fascinating title that will provide hours of evil entertainment.–Andrea Lipinski, New York Public Library
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About this edition

• Publisher: Omnigraphics, Inc.
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0780809777
• ISBN 13: 9780780809772
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 439
• Editor: Michael Eury, Gina Misiroglu