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Thomas, P. L.,

Black Widow Underestimated and Hypersexualized : “I Am What I Am” / “I Am What I Am” P. L. Thomas. - 1 online resource (168 pages) : illustrations. - Critical Media Literacies Series ; 11 Educational Research E-Books Online, Collection 2025 . - Critical Media Literacies Series ; 11. Educational Research E-Books Online, Collection 2025. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Superhero Black Widow/ Natasha Romanov has endured more than 60 years in the Marvel Universe before becoming a prominent character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe with the Avengers; however, this volume examines how this woman character has mostly been underestimated and hypersexualized. The overview and analysis explore the contradiction between Black Widow’s enduring popularity and the limited commitment to her solo series and character development in print. This discussion centers Black Widow as a representation of the inadequate care and commitment given to women characters in mainstream superhero comics.


English

ISBN: 9789004734562

Standard No.: 10.1163/9789004734562 DOI

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Education.

LC Class. No.: LA227.3

Dewey Class. No.: 378/.012/0973