{"product_id":"the-mythology-of-the-superhero-paperback","title":"The Mythology of the Superhero - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAndrew R. Bahlmann\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eBuffy the Vampire Slayer, Green Arrow\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBeowulf\u003c\/i\u003e--and discusses such diverse characters as Batman, Wolverine, Invincible and John Constantine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAndrew R. Bahlmann\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 216\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 27, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47433043804338,"sku":"9781476662480","price":53.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/180b97b9de4a39aa153103b69bc2c3a2.webp?v=1778613462","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/the-mythology-of-the-superhero-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}