Books in French are on www.livres-cinema.info
The Ages of Iron Man
Essays on the Armored Avenger in Changing Times
Edited by Joseph J. Darowski
(0 vote)Average rating:
| 0 | rating |  = We can do without |
| 0 | rating |  = Good book |
| 0 | rating |  = Excellent book |
| 0 | rating |  = Unique / a reference |
Your rating: -
Book Presentation:
Billionaire industrialist, cold warrior, weapons designer, alcoholic, philanthropist, Avenger—Tony Stark, alter-ego of Marvel Comics’ Iron Man, has played many roles in his five decades as a superhero. From his 1963 comics debut in Tales of Suspense to the recent film adaptations—The Avengers (2012), Iron Man 3 (2013)—hundreds of creators have had a hand in writing the character with evolving depictions and distinct artistic styles. This collection of essays provides an historical overview of an important figure in American popular culture and a close reading of Iron Man’s most iconic story lines, including his origin in Vietnam, “Demon in a Bottle,” “Civil War,” and “Extremis.”
About the Author:
Joseph J. Darowski teaches English at Brigham Young University and has published on comic book superheroes such as the X-Men, Wonder Woman, and Superman as well as on television series such as Chuck and Frasier.
Press Reviews:
"goes into extensive detail about the individual characters starting from their origins and their transition and evolution through the decades…makes for fascinating reading"—Collectors’ Corner
See the publisher website: McFarland & Co
See Iron Man (2008) on IMDB ...
> From the same author:
Cheers (2019)
A Cultural History
by Joseph J. Darowski and Kate Darowski
Subject: One Film > Cheers (TV Series)
> On a related topic:
The Superhero Blockbuster (2025)
Adaptation, Style, and Meaning
Searching for Feminist Superheroes (2024)
Gender, Sexuality, and Race in Marvel Comics
Subject: Sociology
Analyzing the Marvel Universe (2024)
Critical Essays on the Comics and Film Adaptations
Dir. Douglas Brode
There She Goes Again (2023)
Gender, Power, and Knowledge in Contemporary Film and Television Franchises
Subject: Sociology
With Great Power (2022)
How Spider-Man Conquered Hollywood During the Golden Age of Comic Book Blockbusters
Superheroines and the Epic Journey (2017)
Mythic Themes in Comics, Film and Television
Subject: Sociology
Superheroes on World Screens (2016)
Dir. Rayna Denison and Rachel Mizsei-Ward
The Amazing Transforming Superhero! (2007)
Essays on the Revision of Characters in Comic Books, Film and Television
Dir. Terrence R. Wandtke
Back
