Rampant Lechers, Chaste Heroes: (De-)Sexualised Violence in Comic book Screen Adaptations

Violence is a central element of comic book screen adaptations in both Hollywood (Marvel, DC) and Japan. Yet while sexual violence is openly shown in film versions of manga, coded sexualised violence dominates Western productions. Positively connoted protagonists exercise violence, but no sexualised...

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Main Author: Heimerl, Theresia 1971- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Institut f. Fundamentaltheologie [2017]
In: Journal for religion, film and media
Year: 2017, Volume: 3, Issue: 1, Pages: 45-57
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B USA / Japan / Comic strip / Filming / Violence / Sexual behavior
RelBib Classification:AG Religious life; material religion
KBM Asia
KBQ North America
NCF Sexual ethics
Further subjects:B Deadpool
B comic heroes
B Daredevil
B Lone Wolf and Cub
B Religious Narrative
B Sexual Violence
B Watchmen
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