The Mythology of the Superhero
| Author | : Andrew R. Bahlmann |
| Publisher | : McFarland |
| Total Pages | : 214 |
| Release | : 2016-04-27 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781476662480 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1476662487 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (487 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Mythology of the Superhero written by Andrew R. Bahlmann and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2016-04-27 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Superheroes have been an integral part of popular society for decades and have given rise to a collective mythology familiar in popular culture worldwide. Though scholars and fans have recognized and commented on this mythology, its structure has gone largely unexplored. This book provides a model and lexicon for identifying the superhero mythos. The author examines the myth in several narratives--including Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Green Arrow and Beowulf--and discusses such diverse characters as Batman, Wolverine, Invincible and John Constantine.
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