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Superheroes have been an integral part of popular society for decades. Over time, superheroes have developed their own mythology. Though scholars and fans have recognized and commented on this myth, the structure of the mythology has gone largely unexplored until now. The lexicon at the heart of this book gives a structure that can be used to identify the mythology as it applies to characters, stories, and other forms of narrative. The lexicon is the first effort to codify the mythology and how it works.
Included are specific and detailed examinations of the myth in several narratives, including Buffy the Vampire Slayer; Green Arrow, especially in the CW series Arrow; and Beowulf. It also draws on examples from characters as diverse as Batman, Wolverine, Invincible, and John Constantine. This book is a first step toward recognizing the structure of the superhero and helps explain why the myth matters so much in current popular society, not only in America, but worldwide.
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Andrew R. Bahlmann is an assistant professor at Snow College in Ephraim, Utah, USA. His interests include medieval literature, popular culture, and mythology and folklore. He lives in Manti, Utah.
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- PublisherMcFarland
- Publication date1984
- ISBN 10 1476662487
- ISBN 13 9781476662480
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages216
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