The Mythology of the Superhero

The Mythology of the Superhero
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Publisher : McFarland
Total Pages : 214
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ISBN-10 : 9781476662480
ISBN-13 : 1476662487
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Book Synopsis The Mythology of the Superhero by : Andrew R. Bahlmann

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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