Felix Brinker
Superhero Blockbusters: Seriality and Politics
Superhero Blockbusters: Seriality and Politics
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The book explores the enduring popularity of DC and Marvel superhero films, arguing that their success is rooted in aesthetic practices unavailable to other types of film and that their multi-dimensional seriality allows them to engage audiences over time and intervene in online fandom discourses. It examines the narrative strategies of superhero movies and their evolution, from 1978's Superman to 2018's Avengers: Infinity War and beyond, and discusses textual and extra-textual practices of fan mobilisation.
Format: Hardback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 31 May 2022
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
This groundbreaking book is the first to delve into the enduring popularity of blockbuster films based on DC or Marvel superhero comics properties. It argues that the success of superhero movies lies in their unique aesthetic practices, which set them apart from other types of films. The book explores the multi-dimensional seriality of superhero movies, combining serialization, adaptation, and transmedia storytelling, and how these elements enhance their ability to engage audiences over time and actively intervene in online fandom discourses. Through a critical theory of digital-era popular seriality, the book examines the narrative strategies of superhero movies from 1978's Superman to 2018's Avengers: Infinity War and beyond. It explores textual and extra-textual practices of fan mobilization and considers the genre's shared political imaginary and its impact on contemporary political debates.
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781474485180
Edition number: 92,942 ed.
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