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Can superhero films classify as a
genre or are they only a sub-genre?

Small Scale Research Project – Jasmine Hill
Conventions
compared
Compare action, sci fi, fantasy and whatever
superhero genre conventions that can be
pointed out, minimal detail and quotes
The Dark Knight

“The Dark Knight opens up the
doors to new possibilities for
the superhero genre and
comic book movies”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGisF2GgKHM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LooTFFfR2PA

Man of steel
Kick Ass

“'Kick-Ass'

subverts the
comic-book superhero
genre with humour and
gore”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1doHtnjJSA
Conclusion

Yes, Yes it is
Conclusion

Yes, Yes it is

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