| Variant title |
Ten comic book heroes ten ways to save the world : which one do we need the most now? |
| Contents |
Introdudction: Challenge of the superheroes -- The best of the beastly : the Hulk versus Wolverine -- Beacons of imagination : Green Lantern versus Iron Man -- Responsibility and the city : Batman versus Spider-Man -- Ideals in action : Captain America versus Mister Fantastic -- Gods in a Longbox : Thor versus Superman -- Conclusion: Contestation of champions. |
| Abstract |
"Superheroes are at the forefront of popular culture and have been for several years. The genre is a cultural phenomenon that shows no signs of fading. The premise of Superhero Ethics is that we should take this phenomenon seriously. These comic book stories are more than popcorn amusements. Read as metaphors, they can illuminate various approaches to forging our characters, directing our lives, relating to others, and promoting the common good. As the audience response to this years Avengers: Infinity War shows, millions of people around the world are heavily invested in the motivations, decisions, and destinies of their favorite superheroes. These characters speak to people in profound ways that are often underappreciated. In Superhero Ethics, Travis Smith investigates what they are saying, what messages about life they are communicating. Throughout the book, Smith frames his analysis around a single question: Which superhero embodies the kind of ethical character we should strive to emulate in todays society? He arrives at his choice by structuring the book as a contest. He takes ten top superheroes and pits them one against another, chapter by chapter. The hero who better exemplifies how we ought to live advances to the final round. By the end of the book, a single superhero emerges victorious and is crowned most exemplary for our times."--from publishers website. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2018940362 |
| ISBN | 9781599474540 (hardcover : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 1599474549 (hardcover : alk. paper) |
