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Disguised as Clark Kent: Jews, Comics, and the Creation of the Superhero

Disguised as Clark Kent: Jews, Comics, and the Creation of the Superhero


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About the Book

Fingeroth reveals the Jewish element in many of our favourite comic book heroes. In "Disguised as Clark Kent", Danny Fingeroth - a long-time executive in the comics business who wrote and edited "Spider-Man" as well as other famous lines for Marvel - reflects on the phenomenon of the heavily Jewish elements that, consciously or not, went into the creation of the superhero.Centering on questions of Jewish identity, which is historically about the push and pull toward and away from that very identity, "Disguised as Clark Kent" brings valuable insight into the fantasies that fuel our imaginations and entertainment industry, as well as many significant and often hidden aspects of our society.

Table of Contents:
Foreword - Stan Lee; Introduction - My Country 'tis of Me; Chapter 1: Coming to Terms; What's So Jewish About Superheroes, Anyway?; Chapter 2: Superhero Genesis; Who He Is and How He Came to Be; Chapter 3: A Stranger among Us; The Birth of Superman; Chapter 4: A Great Multitude; Batman and Beyond; Chapter 5: Doctor of Doom; Frederic Wertham's Superhero Complex; Chapter 6: Rebuilding the Temple; The Silver Age of Comics; Chapter 7: Why Are These Heroes Different?; The Marvel Revolution; Chapter 8: Love Thy Neighbor as Thyself; The X-Men and the '70s; Chapter 9: As a Matter of Fact, I Am Jewish; The Modern Age; Chapter 10: Unto the Next Generation; The Jewish Superhero Future; Bibliography; Index.

About the Author :
As former Group Editor of Marvel Comics's Spider-Man line, Danny Fingeroth became intimately familiar with the key elements of superhero mythology. He is exceptionally well versed in just what it takes to breathe life into these characters. Fingeroth is currently the creator and editor of Write Now magazine. He lives in New York City with his wife, sons, and 30,000 comic books.

Review :
"Fingeroth's book is an easy, intriguing read, exploring the histories of superheroes and their creators. This is clearly a topic in which Fingeroth is eminently well-versed." - Jewish Book World "Like a Yiddish theater play on the old Jewish Second Avenue, or like a really good comic book, Danny will make you laugh, cry and, best of all, he'll make you think." - From the foreword by Stan Lee"


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780826430144
  • Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
  • Publisher Imprint: Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.
  • Height: 228 mm
  • Returnable: N
  • Width: 153 mm
  • ISBN-10: 0826430147
  • Publisher Date: 01 Jan 2009
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Sub Title: Jews, Comics, and the Creation of the Superhero


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