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• Title:Native Americans in comic books : a critical study / Michael A. Sheyahshe.
  
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• Author/Creator:Sheyahshe, Michael A., 1975-
  
• Other Contributors/Collections:Xwi7xwa Collection
  
• Published/Created:Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., ©2008.
  

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  • Location:XWI7XWA LIBRARY stacksWhere is this?
    
  • Call Number: PR S54 N38 2008
    
  • Number of Items:1
    
  • Status:Available
    

   
• Library of Congress Subjects:Comic books, strips, etc--United States--History and criticism.
  Indians in literature.
  Indians in art.
  
• Description:vii, 215 p. : ill. ; 27 cm.
  
• Summary:"This work addresses a range of portrayals of the Native American people, from the bloodthirsty barbarians and noble savages of dime novels, to secondary characters and sidekicks, and, occasionally, protagonists sans paternal white hero, examining how and why Native Americans have been marginalized and misrepresented in comics"--Provided by publisher.
  
• Local note:First Nations author.
  
• Notes:Includes bibliographical references (pages 211-212) and index.
  
• ISBN:9780786435654 (illustrated case binding : alk. paper)
  0786435658 (illustrated case binding : alk. paper)
  
• Contents:One. The Mohican syndrome and super "wannabes" : ain't nothin' like the real thing
  Two. Multiethnic heroes : a case of (really!) mistaken identity
  Three. The Indian as sidekick : falling prey to more villains' traps by 10 A.M. than most people do all day
  Four. The Indian's sidekick : where's that new "temp" we hired?
  Five. Instant shaman (just add Indian)
  Six. Indigenous Trackers Union (ITU)
  Seven. Sepia-toned prison : indigenous characters as historical artifacts
  Eight. Modern-day native heroes : now with 25 percent fewer feathers!
  Nine. Indigenous revision
  Ten. Independent voices : Native American comics from smaller publishers
  Eleven. The video game crossover : indigenous comic book characters comin' straight atcha!
  Twelve. Native warriors : indigenous representation in the military
  Thirteen. The power of indigenous women : PIW in action!
  Conclusion: knowing is half the battle
  Appendix A. Major Native American comic book characters
  Appendix B. Literature review and resources.