The Marvel Cinematic Universe—comprised of films, broadcast television and streaming series and digital shorts—has generated considerable fan engagement with its emphasis on socially relevant characters and plots. Beyond considerable box office achievements, the success of Marvel’s movie studios has opened up dialogue on social, economic and political concerns that challenge established values and beliefs. This collection of new essays examines those controversial themes and the ways they represent, construct and distort American culture.

A celebration of men's style and how it's evolved--from the ever stylish GQ creative director at large--Jim Moore. GQ is revered globally as the ultimate style guide for modern men, and Hunks and Heroes is an epic journey into the world of men's style as told and edited by Jim Moore. He began his career at GQ as an intern in 1979 and has since played a pivotal role in reshaping men's fashion during his nearly forty-year tenure at the magazine. From discovering new designers, distilling the latest men's trends, and extolling fashion advice and critiques in his popular online video series GQ Rules, to Channing Tatum wearing a "JIM F&%#ING MOORE" T-shirt, Moore's influence and impact on men's style is unequivocal. In these pages, Moore takes us through forty years of men's fashion: featuring the most iconic GQ fashion looks, the magazine's unforgettable covers and editorial shoots, essential styling tips like how to dress up denim or style a khaki suit, insights on developing your own personal style, and stories showcasing Moore's knack at reworking the look of everyday men the magazine literally pulled off the street. This volume features 250 of Moore's iconic men's fashion photographs produced with internationally renowned image makers like Peggy Sirota, Craig McDean, and Inez & Vinoodh, and includes seminal GQ images of cultural icons such as celebrities, athletes, and politicians. This is the must-have style bible for all readers interested in men's fashion, style, culture, and celebrity.

This collection of new essays focuses on The CW network's hit television series Arrow--based on DC Comic's Green Arrow--and its spin-offs The Flash, DC's Legends of Tomorrow and Supergirl. Comic book adaptations have been big business for film studios since Superman (1978) and in recent years have dominated at the box office--five of the 11 highest grossing films of 2016 were adapted from comics. Superheroes have battled across the small screen for considerably longer, beginning with The Adventures of Superman (1952-1958), though with mixed results. The contributors explore the reasons behind Arrow's success, its representation of bodies, its portrayal of women, its shifting political ideologies, and audience reception and influence on storylines.

Lured out west by a lie. Grace Belle arrives in the New Mexico Territory ready to meet her fiancé and have strong words with her brother. She doesn't get to do either. There is no pending arranged marriage, and her brother is missing. Between courting a woman keeping secrets and suddenly being claimed by another, Sheriff Jack Garrison has plenty of personal drama. He must also find Grace's brother and figure out why the man would summon her under false pretenses. If they can't sort their feelings and solve the mystery quickly, the only answers left will be tragic ones.

A bounty hunter gets more than he bargained for. Hired to capture the leaders of the Glenn-Ricketts gang, Nathaniel Hayes expects danger. but he doesn't anticipate the fiery Pinkerton detective he encounters. Capturing Adeline McCarty leads to new possibilities and problems. She wants justice for her father's murder. He can help, but should he? Aiding Adeline risks his heart as well as their lives.

Strange bargain. Uncertain future. Ella Jamison's father is a horse thief and an abusive man, but he's still her father. Texas Ranger, Isaiah Hayes, is a stranger and Ella's new husband. That was the deal: her father's freedom for Ella's hand in marriage. If strange beginnings and long absences weren't enough opposition to overcome, they also have real enemies with violent tendencies. Can Ella trust her new husband with her heart and her life or will fear destroy her first?