The Force of The Umbrella Academy: Essays on Voices and Violence in the Comics and Netflix Series - Softcover

Lisann Anders (editor)

 
9781476682006: The Force of The Umbrella Academy: Essays on Voices and Violence in the Comics and Netflix Series
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1476682003 ISBN 13: 9781476682006
Publisher: McFarland, 2021

Synopsis

Even as the major superhero film franchises appear to be exhausting their runs The Umbrella Academy demonstrates that the superhero genre is still extremely effective at creating role models with lasting psychological resonance and allegories with extraordinary emotional impact. These essays give a voice to the misunderstood family members of The Umbrella Academy in the comic book series and its highly popular Netflix adaptation. They explore different forces like individualism, identity, family, and feminism. One of the most striking features that unites these concepts is the linkage between violence with voice, as well as violence's aestheticized depiction.

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About the Author

Lisann Anders' research interests include literary adaptations in film and popular culture from Shakespeare to Disney. She lives in Zurich, Switzerland.

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Publisher
McFarland
Publication date
2021
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1476682003
ISBN 13 
9781476682006
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
277