Breaking box office records, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has achieved an unparalleled level of success with fans across the world, raising the films to a higher level of narrative: myth.
This is the first book to analyze the Marvel output as modern myth, comparing it to epics, symbols, rituals, and stories from world religious traditions.
This book places the exploits of Iron Man, Captain America,... [click here for more]
What comes to mind when you think about superheroes?
Strength, bravery, and heroism are common answers.
However, superheroes do not only have physical strength, but they also have mental strengths and skills. Superheroes tend to have intelligence and detection skills which allow them to develop other skills.
In this analysis of superhero literacy aimed at students, the connection between superhero... [click here for more]
55 Traditional Stories from Around the World
This book is a collection of 55 folktales that feature supernatural abilities.
These tales represent powers--from invisibility to shape-shifting--that people have dreamed of, conjured up and strived for through the ages.
Many of the powers are present in popular culture, making the superheroes who wield them the direct descendants of characters such as... [click here for more]