Captain America and the Struggle of the Superhero
Critical Essays
Häftad, Engelska, 2009
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Produktinformation
- Utgivningsdatum2009-03-24
- Mått178 x 254 x 12 mm
- Vikt472 g
- FormatHäftad
- SpråkEngelska
- Antal sidor243
- FörlagMcFarland & Co Inc
- ISBN9780786437030