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Superheroes on Film: Origins, Evolutions, and Revolutions

From the film serial origins of “Batman” to the Zach Snyder treatment of “Superman” to the rising number of female superheroes, this panel focuses on how cinema innovates, develops, and recreates notions of heroism as a reflection of shifting cultural imperatives.

Presentations

Batman and Propaganda: How the 1940’s Serials, Sundays, Dailies, and Books can Shape Contemporary Readings

Presenters

Raymond Joseph DiSanza

Going “Dark”: The Devolution of Superman and Why it is a Harbinger for the Future of Filmmaking and Storytelling

Presenters

Jason Edward Axtell

The Amazons Take The Lead: The Rise of Female Heroes in Pop Culture

Presenters

Andrew Sparling

Session chairs

Raymond Joseph DiSanza