Queering Wolverine in Comics and Fanfiction : A Fastball Special

(Author) Christopher Michael Roman
Format: Paperback
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"Queering Wolverine in Comics and Fanfiction: A Fastball Special interrogates the ways in which the Marvel Comics character Wolverine is a queer hero and examines his representation as an open, vulnerable, and kinship-oriented, queer hero in both comics and fanfiction. Despite claims that Wolverine embodies Reagan-era conservatism or hegemonic hyper-masculinity, Wolverine does not conform to gender or sex norms, not only because of his mutant status, but also because his character, throughout his publication history, resists normalization, making him a site for a queer-heroic futurity. Rather than focus on overt queer representations that have appeared in some comic forms, this book explores the queer representations that have preceded Wolverine's bisexual and gay characterizations, and in particular focuses on his porous and vulnerable body. Through important, but not overly analyzed storylines, representations of his open body that is always in process (both visually and narratively), his creation of queer kinships with his fellow mutants, and his eroticized same-sex relationships as depicted in fan fiction, this book traces a queer genealogy of Wolverine. This book is ideal reading for students and scholars of comics studies, cultural studies, gender studies, sexuality studies and literature"--

Information
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
None
Language:
en
ISBN:
9781032120157
Publish year:
2024
Publish date:
Oct. 9, 2024

Christopher Michael Roman

Christopher Michael Roman is a prolific author known for his groundbreaking novel "Echoes of Eternity," which explores the themes of love, loss, and redemption. His lyrical prose and vivid imagery captivate readers, earning him a reputation as a master storyteller. Roman's work continues to inspire and resonate with audiences worldwide.

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