Superhero Rhetoric from Exceptionalism to Globalization

Up, Up and ...Abroad

Michael Arthur Soares (Author)

Superhero Rhetoric from Exceptionalism to Globalization

Up, Up and ...Abroad

Michael Arthur Soares (Author)

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Superhero Rhetoric from Exceptionalism to Globalization: Up, Up and ...Abroad examines superhero narratives through the lens of American rhetoric and globalization. Michael Arthur Soares illustrates how deeply intertwined superhero narratives are with American political culture by analyzing, on the one hand, the rhetoric of American exceptionalism and the representation of American presidents in superhero narratives and, on the other, the prevalence of superhero rhetoric in speeches by American politicians. Turning toward the global mobility of the superhero genre, Soares then offers further insight into the ways in which cultural contexts inform transformations of superheroes and their narratives around the world and how American filmmakers have adjusted their narratives to guarantee their global reach and ability to place films in the global marketplace. Finally, the author considers real-life examples of licensed superhero iconography embodied by individuals around the world who seek to make change in their communities. Ultimately, the chapters examine the journey of superhero rhetoric and how it reaches out to global audiences, across cultural borders and back again.

1. Superman from American Exceptionalism to Globalization
2. All the President's Supermen
3. With Great Power Comes Great Superhero Rhetoric
4. Up, Up and ... Abroad: Iconographic Identities of Globalized Superheroes
5. The World's Too Small: Globalization and Cultural Uptake of Superheroes
6. Fight the Power: Safeguarding and Resistance to the Superhero Powers That Be
7. Superheroes at Large: Uptake of Superhero Rhetoric in Real-life

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Published	Sep 15 2024
Format	Hardback
Edition	1st
Extent	218
ISBN	9781666950304
Imprint	Lexington Books
Illustrations	10 b/w illustrations
Dimensions	Not specified
Publisher	Bloomsbury Publishing

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Michael Arthur Soares

Michael Arthur Soares's Superhero Rhetoric from Exceptionalism to Globalization: Up, Up, and ... Abroad is an exceptional scholarly work that combines rigorous academic analysis with an engaging and highly readable narrative, making it both intellectually stimulating and accessible. [ . . . ] By integrating peer-reviewed scholarship, film critiques, and media analysis, the book challenges conventional superhero studies, encouraging researchers to explore new perspectives.

Md Abu Hena Pohil, Northern Illinois University, USA, The Journal of Popular Culture
Soares cleverly asks what happens when superhero rhetoric escapes from the confines of the comic book genre. His varied answers to that intriguing question–in arenas ranging from American politics to international relations – are creative, timely, and insightful.

James Kimble, Professor of Communication at Seton Hall University, USA
Soares is critical of the problems and misconceptions resulting from superhero rhetoric, particularly regarding political manipulation and cultural imperialism. Nonetheless, he observes its potential for inspiration, altruism, and international understanding. Relevant photo illustrations and an index support this study. Recommended. Undergraduates through faculty.

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