{"product_id":"not-all-supermen-sexism-toxic-masculinity-and-the-complex-history-of-superheroes-hardcover","title":"Not All Supermen: Sexism, Toxic Masculinity, and the Complex History of Superheroes - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTim Hanley\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn eye-opening exploration of the toxic masculinity and sexism that pervades the superhero genre.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSuperheroes have been exciting and inspirational cultural icons for decades, dating back to the debut of Superman in the 1930s. The earliest tales have been held up as cornerstones of the genre, looked upon with nostalgic reverence. However, enshrining these tales also enshrines many outdated values that have allowed sexist gender dynamics to thrive.\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eNot All Supermen: Sexism, Toxic Masculinity, and the Complex History of Superheroes\u003c\/i\u003e, Tim Hanley examines how anger, aggression, and violence became the norm in superhero comics, paired with a disdain for women that the industry has yet to fully move beyond. The sporadic addition of new female heroes over the years proved largely ineffective, the characters often underused and objectified. Hanley also reveals how the genre's sexism has had real-world implications, with many creators being outed as sexual harassers and bigots, while intolerant fan movements are awash with misogynistic hate speech. \u003cbr\u003eSuperheroes can be a force for good, representing truth, justice, and courage, but the industry is laden with excessive baggage. The future of the genre depends on what elements of its past are celebrated and what is left behind. \u003ci\u003eNot All Supermen\u003c\/i\u003e unravels this complex history and shows how superheroes can become more relevant and inspiring for everyone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTim Hanley\u003c\/b\u003e is a comic book historian and author whose work focuses on the American comic book industry. His books include \u003ci\u003eWonder Woman Unbound\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eInvestigating Lois Lane\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Many Lives of Catwoman\u003c\/i\u003e, and\u003ci\u003e Betty and Veronica: The Leading Ladies of Riverdale\u003c\/i\u003e (Rowman \u0026amp; Littlefield). He has also written for \u003ci\u003eThe Atlantic\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePolygon\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Comics Journal\u003c\/i\u003e. Tim lives in Halifax, Nova Scotia, between his massive stacks of comic books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 250\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.69 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 15, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50406205915373,"sku":"9781538152737","price":68.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.webster.direct\/products\/not-all-supermen-sexism-toxic-masculinity-and-the-complex-history-of-superheroes-hardcover","provider":"Webster.Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}