The Science of SUPERVILLAINS

Lois H. Gresh, Robert Weinberg

212 pages, parution le 30/11/2004

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Résumé

The science behind the scoundrels we love to hate

From Spider-Man's bionic archenemy, Dr. Octopus, to Superman's nemesis, Lex Luthor, to the X-Men's eternal rival, Magneto, comic book villains have kept us captivated for years-not just by their diabolical talent for confounding our heroes, but also by their unrivaled techno-proficiency at creating global mayhem. But is any of the science behind their superweaponry based in truth?

The Science of Supervillains separates science fact from science fiction. Renowned authors Lois H. Gresh and Robert Weinberg present a highly entertaining and informative look at the mind-boggling wizardry behind such legendary baddies as Dr. Doom, Poison Ivy, Mr. Mxyzptlk, and more. Whether it's artificial intelligence, weapons systems, antimatter, robotics, or magnetic flux theory, this fun, fact-filled book is a fascinating excursion into the real-world science animating the comic book world's pantheon of evil geniuses.

L'auteur - Lois H. Gresh

LOIS GRESH is the author of eight books and has been nominated for national fiction awards six times. She serves as Creative-Technical Director of a communications company and is coauthor, along with Robert Weinberg, of The Computers of Star Trek.

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L'auteur - Robert Weinberg

ROBERT WEINBERG's fiction has been nominated for Hugo, World Fantasy, and Stoker Awards. He was the 2002 winner of the Bram Stoker Award for Best Illustrated Narrative for his comic book series, Nightside. At present, Weinberg writes the comic book series Extinction Event for Wildstorm Comics. He previously served for twenty years as chairman of the Chicago Comicon, the second-largest comic convention in the United States.

Sommaire

Preface
Introduction by Chris Claremont
The Original Dr. Evil: Lex Luthor
The Villain in the Iron Mask: Dr. Doom
Computer Supervillain or Village Idiot? Brainiac
Feathers and Fury: The Vulture
The Kiss of Death: Poison Ivy
Groping for Power: Doctor Octopus
Leapin' Lizards: The Lizard
Clothes Make the Man: Venom
Grodd Almighty: The Evil Super-Gorilla
A Magnetic Personality: Magneto
Immortality for Some: Vandal Savage and Apocalypse
Have Surfboard, Will Travel: The Silver Surfer
The Case of the Missing Antimatter: Sinestro
Crisis on Infinite Earths
Frustration in Five Dimensions: Mr. Mxyzptlk and Bat-Mite
Appendix: Comic Writers Tell All
Notes
Bibliography and Reading List
Acknowledgments
Index

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	PAPIER
Éditeur(s)	Wiley
Auteur(s)	Lois H. Gresh, Robert Weinberg
Parution	30/11/2004
Nb. de pages	212
Format	16 x 24
Couverture	Relié
Poids	428g
Intérieur	Noir et Blanc
EAN13	9780471482055
ISBN13	978-0-471-48205-5