Our Superheroes, Ourselves

Download or read book Our Superheroes, Ourselves written by Robin S. Rosenberg and published by . This book was released on 2013-08 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why are so many people fascinated by superheroes? In this thoughtful, engaging, and intelligent collection, editor Robin Rosenberg compiles essays by some of the world's leading scholars to address our relationships with superheroes (and supervillains) as well as the humanity of superheroes. How do characters and stories reflect human nature? What is the role of justice in superhero worlds? Finally, are superhero stories good for us? These questions and many more are addressed in this illuminating new book.