heroes in motion pictures

Text and photographs look at the heroes and villains from different Marvel Studios motion pictures.

Offers writers advice and inspiration to help them write a great screenplay, teleplay, or novel, with tips on creating memorable heroes, villains, and storylines.

Presents a critical survey of monster hunters as they appear in modern media, including books, films, television shows, and graphic novels, looking at how the characters have evolved.

Presents twelve essays on the medieval hero in film and television, covering five topics: historic authenticity, child heroes and the lessons they teach, female heroes, contemporary appropriations, and teaching medieval movies, discussing such works as "E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial, " "Star Wars, " and "The Fellowship of the Ring.".