Bibliograph

Superman on the couch, what superheroes really tell us about ourselves and our society, Danny Fingeroth ; foreword by Stan Lee

Type

Label

Superman on the couch, what superheroes really tell us about ourselves and our society, Danny Fingeroth ; foreword by Stan Lee

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. [179]-181) and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Superman on the couch

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

53097212

Responsibility statement

Danny Fingeroth ; foreword by Stan Lee

Sub title

what superheroes really tell us about ourselves and our society

Table Of Contents

Why Superheroes? -- It Started with Gilgamesh: The History of the Superhero -- The Dual Identity: Of Pimpernals and Immigrants from the Stars -- Storms of the Orphans: Superman, Batman, and Spider-Man -- Amazon Grace: Wonder Woman, Xena, and Buffy -- Thermonuclear Families: The Justice League, The X-Men, The Fantastic Four -- You Wouldn't Like Me When I'm Angry: The Hulk, Judge Dredd, and Wolverine -- Changing Voices: From Robin to Spider-Man -- Values and Villains: What's It All About? -- The Future of the Superhero

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