The Cuckoo Cage

New Origin Stories

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The superhero of comic books and blockbuster movies might be a State-side phenomenon, with its conservative notions of 'truth, justice and the American way'. But the cultural DNA of the superhero arguably lies in a much older, more progressive, British tradition: the folk heroes of British protest history. In this unique anthology, ten authors have been charged with resurrecting this tradition: to spawn a new generation of present-day British superheroes to bring the fight back to these shores, and to more progressive causes.

From the statue-toppling Bristolian with otherworldly powers, to the Essex resident protecting public spaces and parks, these characters prove that it is possible to create a new breed of superhero in ways that capture essential truths about the society we live in.

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Authors:
Mohammad|Goldie|Newland|Alam|Holmes|Bidisha|Master|Ghelani|Kalu
Year Published:
2022
Country of Publication:
United Kingdom
Format:
Paperback
Editors:
Page, Ra
ISBN:
9781912697403
Number of Pages:
336
Publication Date:
17/02/2022
Publisher:
Comma Press
SKU:
9781912697403

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