The Amazing Transforming Superhero!: Essays on the Revision of Characters in Comic Books, Film and Television

by Terrence R. Wandtke

This collection of essays analyzes the many ways in which comic book and film superheroes have been revised or rewritten in response to changes in real-world politics, social mores, and popular culture. Among many topics covered are the jingoistic origin of Captain America in the wake of the McCarthy hearings, the post-World War II fantasy-feminist role of Wonder Woman, and the Nietzschean influences on the "sidekick revolt" in the 2004 film The Incredibles .

254 pages, Paperback

First published May 22, 2007

Reviews

[Whitney Borup · Rating 3 out of 5]

Wandtke's essay on The Dark Knight were interesting and helpful, but maybe a little too optimistic. I really don't think Miller meant for The Dark Knight Strikes Again to such so bad, joke on the industry or not.