Arrow and Superhero Television: Essays on Themes and

Arrow and Superhero Television: Essays on Themes and Characters of the Series

This collection of new essays focuses on The CW networkâ€™s hit television series Arrowâ€”based on DC Comicâ€™s Green Arrowâ€”and its spin-offs The Flash, DCâ€™s Legends of Tomorrow and Supergirl. Comic book adaptations have been big business for film studios since Superman (1978) and in recent years have dominated at the box officeâ€”five of the 11 highest grossing films of 2016 were adapted from comics. Superheroes have battled across the small screen for considerably longer, beginning with The Adventures of Superman (1952â€“1958), though with mixed results. The contributors explore the reasons behind Arrowâ€™s success, its representation of bodies, its portrayal of women, its shifting political ideologies, and audience reception and influence on storylines.
Country USA
Manufacturer McFarland
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2017-10-11
Format Kindle eBook

Arrow and Superhero Television: Essays on Themes and Characters of the Series