Richard A. Hall
American Villain: Encyclopedia of Bad Guys in Comics, Film, and Television
American Villain: Encyclopedia of Bad Guys in Comics, Film, and Television
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The American Villain: Encyclopedia of Bad Guys in Comics, Film, and Television is a comprehensive reference for the study of the most popular and iconic villains in American popular culture. It explores the origins of their villainy, the desire for redemption, and the foundations of what we consider evil.
\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 357 pages
\n Publication date: 31 December 2020
\n Publisher: Greenwood Publishing Group Inc
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The American Villain: Encyclopedia of Bad Guys in Comics, Film, and Television is a comprehensive guide to the study of the most popular and iconic villains in American popular culture. Since the 1980s, pop culture has delved into the characteristics that make a villain a villain, examining figures such as The Joker, Darth Vader, and Hannibal Lecter to uncover their origins of villainy. Additionally, characters like Angelus from Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Barnabas Collins from Dark Shadows have emphasized the possibility of redemption, even in the darkest of villains. Various incarnations of Lucifer/Satan have even explored the foundations of what we consider evil.
The American Villain: Encyclopedia of Bad Guys in Comics, Film, and Television aims to compile all these stories into a single, comprehensive volume. The book begins with essays exploring villains in popular culture, followed by 100 A–Z entries that provide detailed profiles of the most notorious bad guys in film, comics, and beyond. Sidebars provide additional insights, such as authors, creators, and tropes that shed light on the motives of various villains. A glossary of key terms and a bibliography offer students valuable resources to further their exploration of the intricacies of villainy.
This encyclopedia is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the study of villains in American popular culture. It offers a comprehensive and in-depth exploration of the characters, themes, and motivations that make these villains so compelling and memorable. Whether you are a fan of comics, film, or television, this book will provide you with a deeper understanding of the world of bad guys and their impact on our culture.
\n Weight: 916g\n
Dimension: 262 x 186 x 29 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781440869877\n \n
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