A detailed history of superheroes from ancient epics to modern pop culture, tracing their 4,000-year evolution.
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A detailed history of superheroes from ancient epics to modern pop culture, tracing their 4,000-year evolution.
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Using a broad array of historical and literary sources, this book presents an unprecedented detailed history of the superhero and its development across the course of human history. How has the concept of the superhero developed over time? How has humanity's idealization of heroes with superhuman powers changed across millennia—and what superhero themes remain constant? Why does the idea of a superhero remain so powerful and relevant in the modern context, when our real-life technological capabi...
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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No sexual content depicted.
Violence & gore
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Minor references to violence in historical superhero contexts.
Profanity
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No profanity depicted.
Substance use
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No substance use depicted.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No evidence found in available sources.
Religious content
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Brief mentions of biblical heroes as early superhero archetypes.
Magic & witchcraft
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No evidence found in available sources.
Occult / demonology
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Political content
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Moderate discussion of cultural and social influences on superhero ideals.
Self-harm / suicide
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No evidence found in available sources.
Abuse & suffering
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Other
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