Comics at the Movies

From Flash Gordon to Avengers: Endgame

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de James Chapman

Type

Studies

Sujet

Genre > Fantasy

Mots Clés

comics, superheroes, adaptation

Année d'édition

2026 (October 08, 2026)

Editeur

Reaktion Books

Langue

anglais

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Format

Hardcover • 368 pages
6 x 9 ¼ inches (15.5 x 23.5 cm)

ISBN

978-1-83639-173-9

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Description de l'ouvrage:
A lively, engaging history of comic-book cinema, from Flash Gordon to the Marvel universe.

Comics at the Movies explores the rich and often overlooked history of comic-book film adaptations, from 1930s serials like Flash Gordon to today’s Marvel and DC blockbusters. It traces how the comic and film industries have intersected over the decades, analyzing how adaptations reflect their economic, political, and cultural contexts. The book examines neglected works such as Doc Savage, Popeye, and Sheena, alongside iconic franchises like Superman, Batman, and X-Men. It also investigates how these films represent nationhood, race, gender, and class, revealing the social politics beneath their spectacle. Accessible and engaging, Comics at the Movies is essential reading for students, scholars, and fans alike interested in adaptation, popular genres, and the lasting impact of comic-book cinema.

À propos de l'auteur :
James Chapman is professor of film studies at the University of Leicester. His previous books include British Comics: A Cultural History, also published by Reaktion Books.

Revue de Presse:
"Comic book films, particularly superhero movies, have been successful at the box office lately, but in this engaging and readable work, Chapman examines comic book film adaptations, dating back to the Flash Gordon serials of the 1930s. This work considers both the original comics and their adaptations, noting differences where they exist and describing these works of art across formats. Chapman also describes aspects of the film industry that influenced the creation and reception of these films. . . . Recommended."
― Library Journal

"Readers assemble! Anyone interested in the intersections of cinema and popular culture will want to read this lively and informative account of comic book movie adaptations. Chapman takes us up, up, and away with a fascinating history that explores social and political contexts while providing close readings of specific films, series, and franchises. Highly recommended."
-- Barry Keith Grant, professor emeritus, Brock University, Canada, author of "Peter Jackson" and coeditor of "Comics and Pop Culture: Adaptation from Panel to Frame"

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