A Brief Guide to Superheroes
by Brian J. Robb
From the beginning superheroes represented the hopes and fears of the time. In this detailed history, Brian Robb takes the reader through the diverse history of superheroes, from the first creations--Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman--to the DC and Marvel feud and the darker versions of the 1980s, ending with their rebirth at the movies.
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From the beginning superheroes represented the hopes and fears of the time. In this detailed history, Brian Robb takes the reader through the diverse history of superheroes, from the first creations -- Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman -- to the DC and Marvel feud and the darker versions of the 1980s, ending with their rebirth at the movies.
Author Biography
Brian J. Robb is a writer and biographer whose previous books include the bestselling biography of Leonardo DiCaprio,Screams and Nightmares, the definitive book on horror director Wes Craven, and a series of acclaimed film biographies.He lives in London, England.
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