A Cultural History of the Punisher: Marvel Comics and the Politics of Vengeance
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A comprehensive study of the Punisher in all his contradictions. The Punisher made his debut in The Amazing Spider-Man in 1974, fighting crime with violence--and willingness to kill--that set him apart from the typical comic book hero. Nearly fifty years later, he is a global icon, poised between hero and anti-hero, drawing praise and condemnation, and frequently featuring in stories that have wider cultural resonance. In this book, Kent Worcester explores the Punisher in all his contradictions. Offering a close reading of the Punisher's distinctive and extreme form of justice discourse, he shows how the Punisher inhabits the most politically engaged corner of the entire Marvel Universe.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:1789388457
ISBN13:9781789388459
Release Date:December 2023
Publisher:Intellect (UK)
Length:274 Pages
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