Fantastic plastic: An analysis of the imitation--appropriation binary opposition using derridean deconstruction in Mars Ravelo's Lastikman and Jack Cole's Plastic Man
Date of Publication
2006
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts in Literature
Subject Categories
Comparative Literature
College
College of Liberal Arts
Department/Unit
Literature
Thesis Adviser
Anne Frances Sangil
Defense Panel Member
David Jonathan Bayot
Ma. Teresa Wright
Grace Alfon Salita
Abstract/Summary
So you want to know more about Philippine comic book superheroes huh? Well, you've come to the right place then.
Basically, I compared two comic books - Mars Ravelo's Lastikman and Jack Cole's Plastic Man - or rather, the comic book remakes made by Gerry Alanguilan and Arnold Arre, and Kyle Baker, respectively. I used a deconstructive analysis, using the binary relationship of imitation and appropriation, to determine whether Lastikman in comic book form retains its Filipino-ness. It does, fortunately enough. But while it appears Lastikman does retain its Filipino-ness by appropriating the traditions of Philippine komiks, the question as to the definition of the Philippine superhero is something else entirely, which led me to further analyze Lastikman by way of how he breaks away from the general traits of foreign superheroes.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TU13717
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
79 leaves ; ill. (some col.) ; 28 cm.
Keywords
Comic books; strips; etc--Philippines; Caricatures and cartoons; Philippine wit and humor; American wit and humor
Recommended Citation
Escueta, E. B. (2006). Fantastic plastic: An analysis of the imitation--appropriation binary opposition using derridean deconstruction in Mars Ravelo's Lastikman and Jack Cole's Plastic Man. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/2115
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