Superhero films
From Library of Congress Subject Headings
Superhero films
- When subdivided by the appropriate geographic, topical and/or form subdivisions, this heading is used for works about superhero films.
URI(s)
- http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2002000112
- info:lc/authorities/sh2002000112
- http://id.loc.gov/authorities/sh2002000112#concept
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Variants
- Comic strip superhero films
- Comic strip superheroes films
- Superheroes films
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Sources
- found: López, D. Films by genre, c1993: under category Fantasy Film (Comic Strip Superheroes Films (Superhero Films). From Buck Rogers to Flash Gordon, Superman, and a host of others, these comic strip or comic book superheroes (better known as "long-underwear heroes" by their creators) have invaded the worlds of science fiction and fantasy alike. With a fluctuating degree of success, fantasy films have frequently sought to transpose to the screen their adventures. These films already form a sizeable group. Examples: Batman, Superman, Supergirl, The Rocketeer)
- found: GSAFD (Superhero films)
- found: Yee, M.M. Moving image materials, 1988 (Superhero drama. Use for fictional genre films and programs in which the protagonist has superhuman powers, often derived from imaginary technology. BT Science fiction)
- notfound: Taves, B. The moving image genre-form guide, via WWW, Mar. 13, 2002
General Notes
- When subdivided by the appropriate geographic, topical and/or form subdivisions, this heading is used for works about superhero films.
Change Notes
- 2002-03-13: new
- 2008-09-26: revised
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