Native Americans in Comic Books A Critical Study

Name: Native Americans in Comic Books A Critical Study
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ISBN: 9780786435654

ISBN-10: 0786435658

ISBN-13: 9780786435654

Edition: 2008

Authors: Michael A. Sheyahshe

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This work takes an in-depth look at the world of comic books through the eyes of a Native American reader and offers frank commentary on the mediums cultural representation of the Native American people. It addresses a range of portrayals, from the bloodthirsty barbarians and noble savages of dime novels, to formulaic secondary characters and sidekicks, and, occasionally, protagonists sans paternal white hero, examining how and why Native Americans have been consistently marginalized and misrepresented in comics. Chapters cover early representations of Native Americans in popular culture and newspaper comic strips, the Fenimore Cooper legacy, the "white" Indian, the shaman, revisionist…

Book details

List price: $39.95
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
Publication date: 6/9/2008
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 223
Size: 7.00" wide x 10.25" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.232
Language: English




The Mohican syndrome and super "wannabes" : ain't nothin' like the real thing



Multiethnic heroes : a case of (really!) mistaken identity



The Indian as sidekick : falling prey to more villains' traps by 10 a.m. than most people do all day



The Indian's sidekick : where's that new "temp" we hired?



Instant shaman (just add Indian)



Indigenous Trackers Union (ITU)



Sepia-toned prison : indigenous characters as historical artifacts



Modern-day Native heroes : now with 25 percent fewer feathers!



Indigenous revision



Independent voices : Native American comics from smaller publishers



The video game crossover : indigenous comic book characters comin' straight atcha!



Native warriors : indigenous representation in the military



The power of indigenous women : PIW in action!



Knowing is half the battle



Major Native American comic book characters



Literature review and resources


Works cited


Index