The Unauthorized X-Men: SF And Comic Writers on Mutants, Prejudice, And Adamantium

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Unauthorized X-Men: SF And Comic Writers on Mutants, Prejudice, And Adamantium
Authors and Contributors      Edited by Len Wein
Edited by Leah Wilson
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:215
ISBN/Barcode 9781932100747
ClassificationsDewey:741.5973
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher BenBella Books
Imprint BenBella Books
Publication Date 11 March 2006
Publication Country United States

Description

Comic writers trace the X-Men series' evolution, challenge its metaphors, and draw from its truths about human nature and human society in this exploratory look at the still-timely and often-revamped classic. With chapters such as Magneto the Jew, The New Mutants and the Corruption of the Teenager, and The Sexuality of X-Men, the contributors highlight the strange ties between the characters and current society. From mutant subcultures in the real world to the reality of racism and heterosexism not so different from that of the world of the X-Men, this book takes on the intersection between fiction and truth in a manner perfect for long-time comic readers, cartoon fans, and Johnny-come-lately moviegoers.

Author Biography

Len Wein is the co-creator of Wolverine and the New X-Men. He is a former editor in chief of Marvel Comics, Disney Comics, and Top Cow Comics, as well as a senior editor at DC Comics. His previous work includes The All-New, All-Different X-Men Masterworks; The Untold Legend of Batman; and Wonder Woman: Gods and Mortals. He lives in Woodland Hills, CA.