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Superhero Reference e-book

The American Superhero: Encyclopedia of Caped Crusaders in History by Richard A. Hall
Call Number: e-book
ISBN: 9781440861239
Publication Date: 2019-02-06
This compilation of essential information on 100 superheroes from comic book issues, various print and online references, and scholarly analyses provides readers all of the relevant material on superheroes in one place. Covers the history of superheroes and superheroines in America from approximately 1938-2010. The book features a chronology of important dates in superhero history, five thematic essays covering the overall history of superheroes, and 100 A-Z entries on various superheroes. Designed for anyone beginning to research superheroes and superheroines, The American Superhero contains a wide variety of facts, figures, and features about caped crusaders and shows their importance in American history. **unlimited user access is available**

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