Wonder Woman and Captain Marvel Militarism and Feminism in Comics and Film
Wonder Woman and Captain Marvel: Militarism and Feminism in Comics and Film by Carolyn Cocca, published by Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group in 2020, is a 102-page exploration of the representations of these iconic female superheroes in comics and film. The book delves into the political struggles surrounding these characters, shedding light on contemporary cultural issues related to gender, sexuality, race, migration, imperialism, and war.
Readers will find an interdisciplinary and intersectional analysis that draws on insights from various fields, including feminist theories and critical race theory. The text focuses on the unique histories of Wonder Woman and Captain Marvel, highlighting their connections to feminist activism and military service. This edition serves as a concise resource for students and scholars in comics studies, media studies, film studies, and women’s and gender studies, providing a thoughtful examination of how these characters resonate in today’s contentious sociopolitical landscape.
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This book explores representations of Wonder Woman and Captain Marvel in comics and film, as well as political struggles over these works, to illuminate contemporary cultural concerns about gender, sexuality, race, migration, imperialism, and war.
It focuses on the only two female superheroes who have long histories grounded in feminist activism and military service, and who have starred in blockbuster origin films at a time when resurgent progressive activism has been met by an emboldened backlash against movements for equality. Interdisciplinary and intersectional, the book employs insights from political science and political economy, feminist theories, critical race theory, postcolonial theory, and queer theory to explore how these characters’ feminism and militarism render them particularly appealing and profitable in contentious times.
This is a concise, accessible text suitable for students and scholars in comics studies, media studies, film studies, and women’s and gender studies.
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