The encyclopedia of superheroes / by Rovin, Jeff

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Enter the superheroes American values, culture, and the canon of superhero literature / by Romagnoli, Alex S., 1983-

Table of Contents: “…The significance of the superhero examined -- The academization of comics: Where are the superheroes? …”
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Twilight of the superheroes / by Eisenberg, Deborah

Table of Contents: “…Twilight of the superheroes -- Some other, better Otto -- Like it or not -- Window -- Revenge of the dinosaurs -- The flaw in the design.…”


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Superhero Synergies : Comic Book Characters Go Digital /

Table of Contents: “…Gilmore -- Secret origins: melodrama and the digital in Ang Lee's Hulk / Matt Yockey -- Fantastic views: superheroes, visual perception, and digital perspective / Lisa Gotto -- From motion line to motion blur: the integration of digital coloring in the superhero comic book / M. …”


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Superheroes and superegos : analyzing the minds behind the masks / by Packer, Sharon

Table of Contents: “…Introduction : superheroes and superegos -- How it happened : comic book characters become blockbuster cinema superstars -- The spandex stretch : between the supernatural and the soap opera -- Ancient myths and modern minds : 1909-2009 -- "With a strong hand and an outstretched arm" : Old Testament traditions -- Myths of metamorphosis : "be all you can be-but much more." -- The secret self : the shadow self, the split self (and the steroid self) -- Family feuds and family romances : "it's a family affair" -- Sex and superheroes : sublimated and subversive -- "What do women want?" …”


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League Of Superheroes /

Table of Contents: “…League Of Superheroes (24:46);…”
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Veiled superheroes : Islam, feminism, and popular culture / by Arjana, Sophia Rose

Table of Contents: “…Marvel, Islam, and America -- Burka Avenger and the subversive veil -- Qahera, Raat, Bloody Nasreen, and the vigilante superhero -- Conclusion: Islamic feminism and Muslim chivalry.…”
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Shakespeare and superheroes / by Kahan, Jeffrey, 1964-

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Superheroes and philosophy truth, justice, and the socratic way /

Table of Contents: “…The image of the superhero -- The existential world of the superhero -- Superheroes and moral duty -- Identity and superhero metaphysics.…”
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Superhero synergies : comic book characters go digital /

Table of Contents: “…Gilmore -- Secret origins: melodrama and the digital in Ang Lee's Hulk / Matt Yockey -- Fantastic views: superheroes, visual perception, and digital perspective / Lisa Gotto -- From motion line to motion blur: the integration of digital coloring in the superhero comic book / M.J. …”
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Sovereignty and superheroes / by Curtis, Neal

Table of Contents: “…Cover; Half-title; Title page; Copyright information; Dedication; Table of contents; Acknowledgments; Introduction: sovereignty and superheroes; Notes; 1 Legitimacy and the Good; The Platonic form of the superhero; The Good and social change; A never-ending struggle; Notes; 2 Defending freedom; The nationalist superhero; Captain America's promise; Captain America's patriotism; National recuperation; Notes; 3 Law and violence; Law and the mark of community; The Law's violent shadow; The beast and the sovereign; Bruce Wayne's pathos; Notes; 4 Friend and enemy; Maintaining the distinction.…”
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The superhero reader

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Superheroes and gods : a comparative study from Babylonia to Batman / by LoCicero, Donald

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The superheroes of tomorrow /

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The superhero book : the ultimate encyclopedia of comic-book icons and Hollywood heroes /

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Superhero Grief The Transformative Power of Loss. by Harrington, Jill A.

Table of Contents: “…Cover -- Endorsement Page -- Half Title -- Series Page -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication -- Table of Contents -- Series Editor's Foreword -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- List of Contributors -- Introduction: Finding Thanos in "Thanatology" and the Transformative Power of the Visual Arts -- References -- Part I: Historical Backgrounds: Grief, Loss, and the Creation of Superheroes -- Chapter 1: The Rippling Effects of the Holocaust: The Jewish Influence on the Development of Superheroes -- 1.1 Artist Origins -- 1.2 The Jewish Influence on the Dawn of the Comic Book Industry…”
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Heck, superhero / by Leavitt, Martine, 1953-

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The mythology of the superhero / by Bahlmann, Andrew R., 1979-

Table of Contents: “…Building a Framework : the Lexicon of Superhero Mythology -- 2. Green Arrow as an Exemplar of the Superhero Myth Structure -- 3. …”


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The psychology of superheroes an unauthorized exploration /

Table of Contents: “…The positive psychology of superheroes / Christopher Peterson and Nansook Park -- The social psychology of the Justice league of America / Wind Goodfriend -- Superman's personality / Robin S. …”
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Superheroes and Philosophy : Truth, Justice, and the Socratic Way. by Morris, Tom

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