The Science of Supervillains |
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Author:
| Gresh, Lois H. Weinberg, Robert |
Introduction by:
| Claremont, Chris |
ISBN: | 978-0-471-48205-5 |
Publication Date: | Oct 2004 |
Publisher: | John Wiley & Sons Canada, Limited
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Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | USD $33.95 |
Book Description:
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Ever wonder why comic book villains, such as Spiderman's bionic archenemy Dr. Octopus or the X-Men's eternal rival Magneto, are so scary and so much fun? It's not just their diabolical talent for confounding our heroes, it's their unrivalled techno-proficiency at creating global mayhem that keeps comic book fans captivated. But is any of the science actually true?
Ever wonder why comic book villains, such as Spiderman's bionic archenemy Dr. Octopus or the X-Men's eternal rival Magneto, are so scary and so much fun? It's not just their diabolical talent for confounding our heroes, it's their unrivalled techno-proficiency at creating global mayhem that keeps comic book fans captivated. But is any of the science actually true?