The Mythology of the Superhero
Author:   Andrew R. Bahlmann
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
ISBN:  

9781476662480


Pages:   216
Publication Date:   27 April 2016
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Format:   Paperback
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The Mythology of the Superhero


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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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Author:   Andrew R. Bahlmann
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
Imprint:   McFarland & Co Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.313kg
ISBN:  

9781476662480


ISBN 10:   1476662487
Pages:   216
Publication Date:   27 April 2016
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents Acknowledgments Preface Introduction: Superheroes as a New Mythology 1. Building a Framework: The Lexicon of Superhero Mythology 2. Green Arrow as an Exemplar of the Superhero Myth Structure 3. Buffy Summers and the Superhero Myth: Reading a Popular Culture Icon Through a Mythological Lens 4. Finding the Superhero: Reading SyFy’s Alphas Through the Mythological Lexicon 5. The Superhero Before the Superhero: Finding Superhero Mythology in the Old English Beowulf 6. The Superheroic Structure: Examining the Mythological Character of the Superhero Appendix: Superhero Tropes Chapter Notes Bibliography and Television Shows and Films Index

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Andrew R. Bahlmann is an assistant professor at Snow College in Ephraim, Utah. His interests include medieval literature, popular culture, and mythology and folklore. He lives in Ephraim.

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