A fascinating exploration of the most significant superhero films and television shows in history, from the classic serial
Adventures of Captain Marvel
to the Disney+ hit show
WandaVision
.
In
The 100 Greatest Superhero Films and TV Shows
, Zachary Ingle and David M. Sutera celebrate over eighty years of superhero cinema and television. Featuring blockbusters such as
Black Panther
and
The Dark Knight
, Ingle and Sutera also include lesser-known yet critically acclaimed shows like
The Boys
, cult films such as
The Toxic Avenger
, and foreign series like
Astro Boy
to provide a well-rounded perspective of the genre. All one hundred selections are evaluated based on qualities such as plot and character development, adherence to the original source materials, technological innovations, and social impact. The entries cover both live-action and animated films and TV series, and almost a third of the entries are not associated with Marvel or DC—a testament to the genre’s variety in its eighty-year history.
includes an analysis of the superhero’s evolution and its relevance to the feminist movement, auteur theory, convergence culture, critical race theory, and more. Featuring more than 80 photographs alongside the authors’ selections, the diverse entries are sure to inspire debate and entertain all fans of superhero movies and television shows.