The Superhero Book

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The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Comic-Book Icons and Hollywood Heroes - Second Edition

By Gina Misiroglu

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Summary

The Superhero Book by Gina Misiroglu is a unique compendium featuring superheroes from Marvel, DC, Dark Horse, and beyond. It spans all mediums—comic books, movies, television, and graphic novels—highlighting famous and obscure characters, their powers, sidekicks, villains, love interests, and iconic moments. With 180 full-colour illustrations and a wide-ranging A-to-Z format, it’s the ultimate reference for fans and newcomers alike.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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This book suits graphic novel fans, collectors, pop culture enthusiasts, and those interested in the history and diversity of superheroes across multiple media. Ideal for all ages eager to explore superhero narratives beyond traditional comic books.

Description

Unique in bringing together characters from Marvel, DC, and Dark Horse, as well as smaller independent houses, The Superhero Book covers the best-loved and historically significant superheroes across all mediums and guises, from comic book, movie, television, and graphic novels.

This informative and fun book boasts 180 full-colour illustrations, including dozens of classic comic-book covers. It is the ultimate A-to-Z compendium of everyone's favourite superheroes, anti-heroes and their sidekicks, villains, love interests, superpowers, and modus operandi.

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Critics praise this book as the "ultimate encyclopedia" of comic-book icons and Hollywood heroes. Reviews highlight its comprehensive scope, fun presentation, and usefulness for both casual fans and enthusiasts. It’s noted for detailed coverage of characters from across 80 years of comics with excellent illustrations and helpful indexing. Recommended for anyone seeking an accessible, entertaining dive into superhero lore.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781578593750

Publisher: Visible Ink Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 May 2012

Country: United States

Imprint: Visible Ink Press

Illustration: 1 Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 183.0mm

Height: 245.0mm

Weight: 848g

Pages: 464

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Education & Reference Fiction Gina Misiroglu Graphic Novels

About the Author

Gina Misiroglu has authored or edited more than three dozen books in the popular culture, biography, American history, folklore, and women's studies genres. She is the editor of the Encyclopedia of Women and American Popular Culture, which explores women's contributions to film, television, comics, music, fashion, and graphic art. Misiroglu was the co-editor of the first edition of The Superhero Book and its companion title The Supervillain Book, both of which received numerous accolades from the comics and film communities, including a Top Picks selection from SCOOP. She is a frequent speaker at the San Diego Comic-Con, where she moderates panels for the Comics Arts Conference, a gathering of scholars who publish in the American studies and popular culture genres.