Superman On The Couch TP

Description

Welcome to modern society, where superhero culture has become the metaphorical prism through which we see -- and live -- our lives. In SUPERMAN ON THE COUCH, Danny Fingeroth explores the reasons these colorful characters are potent myths for our times.

- What is the significance of the dual identity?
- Why are so many comics heroes white males?
- Why are so many superheroes tied up with the violent loss of parents or parental figures?

With roots in the Bible and myth, the superhero speaks to our psyches in profound ways not fully understood - till now.