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Superhero fans are everywhere, from the teeming halls of Comic Con to suburban movie theaters, from young children captivated by their first comic books to the die-hard collectors of vintage memorabilia. Why are so many people fascinated by superheroes? In this thoughtful, engaging, and at times eye-opening volume, Robin Rosenberg--a writer and well-known authority on the psychology of superheroes--offers readers a wealth of insight into superheroes, drawing on the contributions of a top group of psychologists and other scholars. The book ranges widely and tackles many intriguing questions. Ho

Comic books, strips, etc. --- Superheroes --- Psychology in literature. --- Archetype (Psychology) --- Imagery (Psychology) --- Psychoanalysis --- Subconsciousness --- Symbolism (Psychology) --- Psychology as a theme in literature --- Comic book heroes --- Super heroes --- Fictitious characters --- Psychological aspects.