Crime novels, westerns, adventures: serial heroes in Spanish popular literature in the first half of the 20th century

The first half of the 20th century saw a multiplication of series that advertised new detective stories, westerns, or adventures on a weekly or monthly basis, mainly on newsstands. At the center of each series was usually a hero or heroine who had to prove themselves anew in each story and whose doings captivated the readership for years.

Using selected examples from Spanish popular literature, the project examines writing, advertising, and sales strategies, international models, and the adaptation and further development of series heroes in other media formats such as comics.