The Ages of Iron Man

Essays on the Armored Avenger in Changing Times

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Edited by Joseph J. Darowski

Type

Studies

Subject

One Film > Iron Man

Keywords

Jon Favreau, superheroes, comics

Publishing date

2015

Publisher

McFarland & Co

Language

English

Relative size

Physical desc.

Paperback • 236 pages
6 x 9 inches (15 x 23 cm)

ISBN

978-0-7864-7842-2

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Book Presentation:
Billionaire industrialist, cold warrior, weapons designer, alcoholic, philanthropist, Avenger—Tony Stark, alter-ego of Marvel Comics’ Iron Man, has played many roles in his five decades as a superhero. From his 1963 comics debut in Tales of Suspense to the recent film adaptations—The Avengers (2012), Iron Man 3 (2013)—hundreds of creators have had a hand in writing the character with evolving depictions and distinct artistic styles. This collection of essays provides an historical overview of an important figure in American popular culture and a close reading of Iron Man’s most iconic story lines, including his origin in Vietnam, “Demon in a Bottle,” “Civil War,” and “Extremis.”

About the Author:
Joseph J. Darowski teaches English at Brigham Young University and has published on comic book superheroes such as the X-Men, Wonder Woman, and Superman as well as on television series such as Chuck and Frasier.

Press Reviews:
"goes into extensive detail about the individual characters starting from their origins and their transition and evolution through the decades…makes for fascinating reading"—Collectors’ Corner

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