Kent Worcester
A Cultural History of The Punisher: Marvel Comics and the Politics of Vengeance
A Cultural History of The Punisher: Marvel Comics and the Politics of Vengeance
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In the twenty-first century, the Punisher has become a worldwide icon thanks to Kent Worcester's study of the character's storyverse, which focuses on nearly five decades of punishment-themed comics and graphic novels. The Punisher's particular brand of justice discourse is examined closely, emphasizing that violence does not imply or claim legitimacy, but punishment does.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 274 pages
Publication date: 01 December 2023
Publisher: Intellect Books
In the final decades of the 20th century, the Punisher rose to prominence as a valuable intellectual property, evolving into a worldwide icon in the 21st century. This groundbreaking study by Kent Worcester delves into the captivating and often socially relevant storyverse of Frank Castle, the iconic Punisher.
Worcester meticulously examines nearly five decades of punishment-themed comics and graphic novels, published between the 1970s and the present day. These texts serve as essential sources for a detailed analysis of the Punisher's distinctive and extreme form of justice discourse. Punishment, after all, is a political and social construct. Violence does not inherently confer legitimacy. Punishment does. Engaging in discussions about punishment involves questioning who deserves to be punished, who makes these judgments, and what form the punishment should take. All costumed heroes have their political moments, and the Punisher is no exception.
Frank Castle occupies a particularly politically charged corner within the vast Marvel Universe. His adventures warrant our attention precisely for this reason.
Weight: 560g
Dimension: 170 x 244 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781789388589
Edition number: New ed
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