Name: The Science of Supervillains
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Author: Chris Claremont
ISBN: 9780471482055

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Physical Book

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Publisher

Year

2004

Language

English

Pages

224

Format

Hardcover

Dimensions

24.4x15.5x2.1 cm

Weight

0.42 kg.

ISBN

0471482056

ISBN13

9780471482055

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Synopsis "The Science of Supervillains "

The authors of The Science of Superheroes now reveal the real genius of the most evil geniusesEver 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? In The Science of Supervillains, authors Lois Gresh and Bob Weinberg present a highly entertaining and informative look at the mind-boggling wizardry behind the comic book world's legendary baddies. Whether it's artificial intelligence, weapons systems, anti-matter, robotics, or magnetic flux theory, this fun, fact-filled book is a fascinating excursion into the real-world science animating the genius in the comic book world's pantheon of evil geniuses.Lois Gresh (Scottsville, NY) and Bob Weinberg (Oak Forest, IL) are the authors of the popular Science of Superheroes (cloth: 0-471-0246-0; paper: 0-471-46882-7)

Chris Claremont

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Chris Claremont (London, November 25, 1950) is an American comic book writer and novelist, known for his influential work on Marvel Comics' "Uncanny X-Men" series. During his 16-year tenure (1975-1991), he transformed the series into one of the best-selling globally. Claremont is renowned for developing strong female characters and introducing complex literary themes into superhero narratives

Among his most notable works are "The Uncanny X-Men: Days of Future Past" (1981), genre: superhero comic, and "The New Mutants: The Demon Bear Saga" (1984), genre: superhero comic. Throughout his career, Claremont has received multiple awards, including the Inkpot Award in 1980 and his induction into the Eisner Award Hall of Fame in 2015.

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