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About the Class, Class examples |
| Class Media Books and DVDs about comics and superheroes | ||
| Resource page more great Books and DVDs about comics and superheroes that we didn't have time to cover in class. | ||
| The Shmoo page! The frightening facts about goofy characters. |
| Class Media In Class Reading & Viewing |
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Stan Lee's Mutants, Monsters & Marvels - Scott Zakarin; DVD |
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Superman
The Ultimate Visual Guide to the Man of Steel Scott Beatty - Author Book: Hardcover | 10.19 x 12.08in | 128 pages | ISBN 0789488531 | Jul 2002 | 8 - Adult For 60 years the world famous Man of Steel has used his superpowers to fight for truth, justice, and fair play against the forces of evil and chaos. With unparalleled access to the archives of DC Comics-the creators of Superman-classic art is combined with some never-before-published work to create Superman: The Ultimate Guide. Discover Superman and little known facts about his universe as never before-key locations are revealed, crucial events and characters are profiled, and secrets are unlocked in this comprehensive volume. |
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JLA:
The Ultimate Guide to the Justice League of America For the last 40 years, DC Comics' Justice League of America has united
the most powerful superheroes - Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, The
Flash, Aquaman, and Green Lantern - against some of the most diabolical
villains in comic book history. The Ultimate Visual Guide tells the
history of the Justice League of America; their epic battles against
awesome adversaries such as The White Martians, The Key, and Megaddon;
and includes specially commissioned, spectacularly detailed artwork
revealing JLA's brand-new headquarters on the moon, Wonder Woman's island
home, Aquaman's undersea base, and more. |
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Batman
The Ultimate Guide to the Dark Knight Scott Beatty - Author Book: Hardcover | 10.62 x 12.40in | 128 pages | ISBN 078947865X | Sep 2001 Orphan Bruce Wayne swore to strike fear into the hearts of the criminals ruling the streets of Gotham City - and the mysterious legend of Batman was born. This definitive celebration of one of the world's most popular fictional heroes contains full details of the extraordinary events and bizarre and sinister characters in Batman's thrilling career. Created by Bob Kane in the late 1930s, Batman is on the of the world's greatest fictional heroes. "The Caped Crusader," "The Dark Knight," "The Guardian of Gotham" - each generation has coined its own favorite nickname to describe this ultimate crime fighter as he wages war on a gallery of bizarre villains. For Batman: the Ultimate Guide to the Dark Knight, DK Publishing has been permitted unparalleled access to the archives of DC Comics, shapers of the Batman legend. Spectacular artworks reveal the secret workings of key installations and equipment such as the Batcave, the Batmobile, Batman's suit, and the weaponry contained in his Utility Belt. Panoramic views of Gotham City and Arkham Asylum with its villainous inmates, allow readers to enter into Batman's world. Crucial events and characters of the Batman legend are illustrated with drawings from the original DC comic books. The result is a unique, in-depth approach to the thrilling story of Batman's crimefighting career which is sure to dazzle and delight fans of all ages. |
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Hulk: The Incredible Guide Tom Defalco - Author Capturing the legend of this amazing Marvel Comics superhero, Hulk:
The Incredible Guide traces the Hulk's 40 year career, with special
emphasis on the latest developments and characters. Each chapter deals
with a different decade of the Hulk's story, from the original comic
book to the long-running 1970's television series, as well as focusing
on the upcoming feature film. Discover the secret of the Hulk's superhuman
powers, the terrifying multiple personalities that manifest from deep
within Bruce Banner's tormented psyche, and much more. |
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Spider-Man
Ultimate Guide Tom Defalco - Author Book: Hardcover | 12.00 x 10.27in | 168 pages | ISBN 078947946X | Oct 2001 Enter the world of your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! Ever since he was bitten by a radioactive spider and transformed into
the amazing Spider-Man, Peter Parker has been astounding comic-book
fans with his breathtaking acrobatics, as well as his battles against
a host of villains, such as the Green Goblin, Doctor Octopus, the Rhino,
and Venom. Spider-Man: The Ultimate Guide brings you everything you
ever wanted to know about the wall-crawler, including the thrilling
events and personalities that have shaped the life of one of the world's
best-known comic-book characters. With unique access to nearly 40 years'
worth of publications from the Spider-Man archives, Spider-Man: The
Ultimate Guide provides the in-depth guide to the world of the web-swinger.
The book contains over 600 full-color images, including specially commissioned
artwork that has never been seen before, and a detailed text which offers
a comprehensive guide to all of the major characters and stories. Altogether,
this book is a must-have for any Spider-Man fan. |
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Industry insiders like Stan Lee and Neil Gaiman (The Sandman) reflect
on the way their colorful creations reflect society at large.
They have spread from the pulpy pages of nickel comics to Saturday morning cartoons, the big screen and beyond. They have evolved from simple, All-American heroes to tortured, complicated characters reflecting the dreams, desires and fears of modern society. From Superman to The Sandman, COMIC BOOK SUPERHEROES UNMASKED is a fascinating, feature-length look at the evolution of an art form that has proved remarkably adaptable and enduring. Filled with classic images from DC and Marvel Comics as well as extensive interviews with modern masters of the graphic novel like Neil Gaiman and Frank Miller (The Dark Knight Returns), TIME MACHINE goes far beyond the superficial escapist fantasies to probe the forces that shaped the characters who have become legend. In the adventures of The Incredible Hulk, Spider Man, The X-Men and many more are echoes of American society in the last century, and the art form continues to evolve and innovate today. |
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TV-ography: Batman The Caped Crusader and his loyal sidekick thrilled both children and adults when the comic book heroes segued onto the small screen in 1966. A&E BIOGRAPHY takes a look at rare photos, clips and screentests, as well as interviews with the show's cast and creators in the extraordinary three-year flight of Batman. 50 Minutes |
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Complete Superman Cartoons: Diamond Anniversary Edition (1941) This collection of fully restored, 1930s animated shorts from the legendary
Max Fleischer are a real treat. Expanding on cues from the first generation
of Superman comics, Fleischer immerses the man from Krypton in a marvelous
blend of art deco, William Cameron Menzies-inspired sets, and edgy compositions
that can't help but remind one of Fritz Lang-ian paranoia. Everything
is oversized, blocky but rounded, ferociously modernist, and all too
vulnerable. Superman's very function as a character in these highly
dramatic and richly colored fables is both defending the overbearing,
urban progressiveness and capital excesses of a young 20th century while
also reassuring us that progress is not as indomitable as a man--at
least a Superman. |
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Batman (1989) Thanks to the ambitious vision of director Tim Burton, the blockbuster
hit of 1989 delivers the goods despite an occasionally spotty script,
giving the caped crusader a thorough overhaul in keeping with the crime
fighter's evolution in DC Comics. Michael Keaton strikes just the right
mood as the brooding "Dark Knight" of Gotham City; Jack Nicholson
goes wild as the maniacal and scene-stealing Joker, who plots a takeover
of the city with his lethal Smilex gas. Triumphant Oscar-winning production
design by the late Anton Furst turns Batman into a visual feast, and
Burton brilliantly establishes a darkly mythic approach to Batman's
legacy. |
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Batman the animated series includes a version of Robin's origin. |
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Spider-Man Animated The ultimate enemy showdown A collection of several episodes from the 1995-1998 cartoon series including enemies like Dr. Octopus and Kingpin. |
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Fantastic Four: Menace of Magneto (1991) More like the Fantastic Three plus one irritating robot. This series
didn't deserve to have the human torch dropped for a really dumb comic
relief (Robo-shmoo) Magneto must have had some form of head trauma before
the opening credits, he is really a dope in this episode. Cheap animation
abounds. We had fun laughing at it though. |
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Spider Man and his Amazing Friends - (1992)
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Thundercats animated series 1985-87 Are they superheroes? They have matching logos on their outfits and a cool secret hide out- if you call a 4 story cat-shaped building a secret hide-out. Huge Shmoo in the form of Snarf. |
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Superman II Better pacing than the first movie. |
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Batman Beyond - The Movie (1999) |
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Batman Animated Collection (Sub Zero/Batman Beyond - The Movie/Mask of the Phantasm) (1999) |
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Fantastic Four - The Complete Animated Series (1995-96) marvel heroes DareDevil, the Hulk, and Silver Surfer guest star. |
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Spider-Man 2 (Widescreen Special Edition) (2004) |
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The Batman Legacy (Four Film Giftset) (1992) how does Bruce Wayne get that black eye makeup off so quick and so completely? Bat-coldcream? |
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Batman - The Animated Series, Volume Two (DC Comics Classic Collection) |
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Batman - The Animated Series, Volume Three (DC Comics Classic Collection) |
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Batman - The Animated Series, Volume Four (From the New Batman Adventures) (DC Comics Classic Collection) (1992) |
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Superman - The Animated Series, Volume One (DC Comics Classic Collection) (1996) |
