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NSeyE [Mobile pdf] Teen Angels New Mutants Online [NSeyE.ebook] Teen Angels New Mutants Pdf Free Stephen R. Bissette *Download PDF | ePub | DOC | audiobook | ebooks Download Now Free Download Here Download eBook #2132306 in Books Hollywood Comics 2011-02-25Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.02 x .92 x 5.98l, 1.33 #File Name: 1935558935412 pages | File size: 36.Mb Stephen R. Bissette : Teen Angels New Mutants before purchasing it in order to gage whether or not it would be worth my time, and all praised Teen Angels New Mutants: 2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. A Unique Volume of Comics CriticismBy Eric HoffmanOn the surface, Stephen Bissette's Teen Angels New Mutants is a study of Rick Veitch's Brat Pack, the seminal 1990s satire of super-hero sidekick, yet in fact, this is a far-ranging and fascinating cultural history of the media exploitation of children. The book begins with a comprehensive history of the sidekick in the Golden Age of comics, then discusses Frederic Wertham's controversial 1950s critique of their homosexual overtones in Seduction of the Innocent. Bissette agrees with Wertham's criticism of this exploitation, while making the argument that Harvey Kurtzman, Will Elder and Wally Wood's satires of the superhero in Mad were as equally critical of this aspect of Golden Age comics.Bissette then traces the development of 1960s counterculture, and the underground comix movement, of which Veitch was a part. At the same time, Bissette provides insightful analysis of cultural changes in music and film during the 60s and 70s, in particular how these various media began to portray youth, cynically setting parameters for the definition of youth culture as a coded set of identifiable markers, to be packaged and exploited.Bissette turns to the fascinating career of Veitch, from his hand-drawn comics as a child, to his education at the Joe Kubert School of Cartooning, to his work in underground comix. Bissette simultaneously charts the rise of the undergrounds and fanzines and the later usurpation of their ethos by the major publishers; in particular Marvel's Epic line of comics, of which Veitch was a major contributor, and DC's mid-80s revitalization, largely as a result of the work of Alan Moore and Frank Miller.In a fascinating chapter, Bissette discusses Veitch's Marvelman-inspired The One (pre-dating Watchmen and The Dark Knight Returns), a seminal work in this vein, and one that points toward Veitch's later King Hell Heroica works Brat Pack and The Maximortal. The term "brat pack" is unpacked: a 1980s term associated with a group of young actors, Veitch's use of the term is meant to conjure up the ongoing exploitation of youth culture.Brat Pack, according to Bissette, is the offspring of numerous fathers: Wertham, Kurzman, Elder, Wood, and Moore. But it is also a result Veitch's disenchantment with DC following their cancelling an issue of his Swamp Thing because of its use of the crucifixion of Christ, particularly in the wake of the furor of Martin Scorsese's The Last Temptation of Christ and Salman Rushdie's The Satanic Verses. As a result, Veitch left DC, taking with him Brat Pack, originally intended for DC's creator-owned imprint Piranha Press, Veitch now had the creative freedom to undertake a courageous attack on Marvel and DC's (and the rest of the media's) exploitation of their audience.In the wake of the cynical 900 number call-in to decide the fate of then-Robin Jason Todd (he was put to death by the audience), along with other numerous events in other media, Veitch's satire perfectly captured the zeitgeist of the late 1980s/early 1990s. This, Bissette argues, was a troubling period when a cynical mass media, anxious to exploit every aspect of childhood in the name of the almighty buck, plumbed the last vestiges of childhood.Bissette masterfully weaves all these seemingly disparate strands into a cohesive whole. His writing is lively and intelligent, and filled with original insight. This is a unique volume of comics criticism, and hopefully will point the way to similar studies. The continuing academic appropriation of comics as part of the growing fascination with pop culture among academics is a healthy sign; however, it threatens to devolve into formulaic interpretations, as comics criticism continues to develop and refine its vocabulary. Bissette's study removes the comic form from its fanboy ghetto, placing it in a wider cultural context without resorting to clicheacute;s. I know of no more excellent argument for regarding comics both as a viable art form, a means of communicating a personal vision and a comprehension of its almost limitless potential. Kudos, Bissette! I highly, highly recommend this book, for either the academic or the general reader, the student of comics, films, and music, or pop culture in general.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Essential Reading!By DJ AndersonThis is an exhaustive history of side-kicks in comics, mixed with an analysis of BRATPACK, covering almost every ancillary topic that comes up along the way. This means that Bissette covers topics ranging from Hollywood's child stars to 1970's exploitation films to the "death" of Superman to contemporary "Boy Bands" to the history of contemporary comic books and beyond.What makes the book exceptional is how well-written it is. Bissette has done some amazing scholarship here, and manages to keep his "heady" topics genuinely interesting by showcasing how BRATPACK was a response to society's exploitation of children, particularly in the entertainment industry. Some of the topics are uncomfortable, but Bissette (who is a close friend of Veitch) never moves into exploitation himself, instead raising the same questions as BRATPACK, and encouraging the reader to think for themselves.GREAT stuff. In a perfect world, this would be recognized as a landmark of "pop culture" scholarship.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. The Power, Vulnerability, and Obsession with Youth in Our CultureBy Nathanial W. CookAn essential book, not just for superhero fans, but pop culture fans. Specifically focused on how we exploit youth or the image of youth (or worship it) in our various entertainments. Has a lot of history and examples. I actually felt inspired by it enough to include an idea it spurred in me in my own novel! Read with Rick Veitch's "Brat Pack" if you can, but, if not, read this book. Writer/artist Rick Veitch's career bridges the underground comix of the 1970s, mainstream DC and Vertigo Comics, and the self-publishing revolution of the 1980s and 1990s. In that extraordinary body of work, Brat Packreg; remains a landmark, and Teen Angels New Mutants is the first book-length, in-depth study of a creator and graphic novel worthy of the autopsy. En route, Teen Angels offers a crash-course on teen pop culture and superhero sidekick history, fresh analysis of Dr. Fredric Wertham's seminal books, ponders real-world "new mutants" like Michael Jackson, The Olsen Twins, and Justin Bieber, and charts the 1980s comicbook explosion and 1990s implosion--and more. From the AuthorThis book is the first of its kind: an expansive overview of every aspect of the creation of a graphic novel (in this case, Rick Veitch's seminal BRAT PACK, 1990-1991), including its pop cultural roots, context, and wake; the personal and professional life of its creator, Rick Veitch; the behind-the-scenes creative and business decisions that culminated in the publication of the completed serialized original (which ended differently than the current graphic novel edition), its revision, and its lifespan as a creative work. An extensive appendix provides a concise assessment of the differences between the original serialized BRAT PACK and the revised graphic novel edition. TEEN ANGELS NEW MUTANTS also covers the entire superhero sidekick and teen superhero genre, including post-BRAT PACK titles like THE BOYS, KICK-ASS, etc., which owe a vast debt to Veitch's original series and graphic novel. Profusely illustrated with BRAT PACK art, rare photographs, ad mats and stills (from teen movies relevant to the text), and much more, TEEN ANGELS NEW MUTANTS sets a new threshold for how graphic novels should, could, and will be assessed, and offers the only extensive biography on Rick Veitch in print.From the Inside Flap"Brat Packreg;nbsp;has been criminally under-appreciated for far too long....Rick Veitch's groundbreaking works on the dissection of the superhero myth (The One, Brat Packreg;, Maximortal) were released at the epicenter of teen angst, and his work was gritty in a style that seems to have been completely co-opted by the newest wave of comics journal darlings....With or without a cape or mask, his borderline underground style has been copied ad infinitum without so much as a thank you. And that doesn't even begin to address the many mainstream superhero works derived from his incendiary ideas."nbsp;- Matt Kennedy, Curator, La Luz de Jesus Gallery; blog columnist,nbsp;Exploiting the Medianbsp;atnbsp;Forces of Geek.From the Back Cover"Kid, if you want, you can have the mask, the cape, the whole shebang. And all the grief that goes with it!" -Chippy in Rick Veitch's Brat Packreg; Writer/artist Rick Veitch's career bridges the underground comix of the 1970s, mainstream DC and Vertigo Comics, and the self-publishing revolution of the 1980s and 1990s. In that extraordinary body of work, Brat Packreg; remains a landmark, and Teen Angels New Mutants is the first book-length, in-depth study of a creator and graphic novel worthy of the autopsy.

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