Justice League and Terrorism in Cartoons

"Justice League and Terrorism in Cartoons" is a comprehensive analysis of the portrayal of superheroes in the animated film series of the same name by DC Comics, released in 2001. The book examines how these characters, including well-known figures like Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman, are depicted within the context of the anti-terrorism discourse. The animation aired in Brazil in 2001, a year marked by the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center. This temporal proximity allows for a deeper engagement with the subject matter, as the book conducts both quantitative and qualitative analyses of the episodes featuring anti-terrorist content. It highlights the forms of discourse, aesthetic characteristics, and character portrayals present in the animation. By investigating the changes in narrative before and after the events of September 11, the work provides valuable insights into the cultural and societal impacts of terrorism representations in media.