The Mythology of the Superhero

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Folklore & Mythology, Cultural Studies, Popular Culture, Fiction & Literature, Literary Theory & Criticism
Cover of the book The Mythology of the Superhero by Andrew R. Bahlmann, McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Andrew R. Bahlmann ISBN: 9781476625188
Publisher: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers Publication: April 27, 2016
Imprint: Language: English
Author: Andrew R. Bahlmann
ISBN: 9781476625188
Publisher: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers
Publication: April 27, 2016
Imprint:
Language: English

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.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

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.

More books from McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers

Cover of the book Dying to Please by Andrew R. Bahlmann
Cover of the book Lefty Grove and the 1931 Philadelphia Athletics by Andrew R. Bahlmann
Cover of the book Richard Wright by Andrew R. Bahlmann
Cover of the book Refrigeration by Andrew R. Bahlmann
Cover of the book Apocalypse Then by Andrew R. Bahlmann
Cover of the book Doctor Danger Forward by Andrew R. Bahlmann
Cover of the book Mavericks of Italian Cinema by Andrew R. Bahlmann
Cover of the book An Exile Revisits Cuba by Andrew R. Bahlmann
Cover of the book Science Fiction in Classic Rock by Andrew R. Bahlmann
Cover of the book Anna Lee by Andrew R. Bahlmann
Cover of the book Music at the Extremes by Andrew R. Bahlmann
Cover of the book Madness by Andrew R. Bahlmann
Cover of the book In the Shadow of Vietnam by Andrew R. Bahlmann
Cover of the book The Book of Gladness / Le Livre de Leesce by Andrew R. Bahlmann
Cover of the book Joss Whedon and Race by Andrew R. Bahlmann
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy