Batman and Superman
Since their creation in the 1930s, Batman and Superman have become two of the most popular DC Comics superheroes. They have captivated fans across many forms of entertainment, including comic
Mega Pop Culture Franchises
Major franchises are a huge part of pop culture today. They have grown to encompass books, comics, movies, video games, merchandise, and even theme parks. Fans of all ages connect in person and online over their favorite characters and storylines from these well-known properties. Mega Pop Culture Franchises explores the history of some of today's biggest franchises and highlights the ways in which they continue to captivate fans around the world. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Titles
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Spider-Man
Since Peter Parker appeared in his first comic in the 1960s, Spider-Man has fascinated people around the globe. The franchise has found success in comic series, television shows, movies,…
Dragon Ball
Since the original manga debuted in 1984, Dragon Ball has captured the imaginations of people around the world, becoming one of the most successful franchises in history. The franchise has…
Star Wars
Since the first movie's debut in 1977, Star Wars has taken the world by storm. The franchise has found success in movies, television shows, books, video games, theme parks, and more. Star…
Disney
Since the creation of Mickey Mouse by Walt Disney in the 1920s, Disney has become one of the most successful media companies in the world. Disney and its characters have captivated fans…
Harry Potter
Since the creation of a story about a young wizard in the 1990s, Harry Potter has become one of the most successful franchises in the world. The wizarding world has captivated fans across…