Superheroes And Superegos

Author : Sharon Packer MD
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 293 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2009-12-14
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780313355370

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Superheroes and Superegos by Sharon Packer MD Pdf

This comprehensive collection of essays written by a practicing psychiatrist shows that superheroes are more about superegos than about bodies and brawn, even though they contain subversive sexual subtexts that paved the path for major social shifts of the late 20th century. Superheroes have provided entertainment for generations, but there is much more to these fictional characters than what first meets the eye. Superheros and Superegos: Analyzing the Minds Behind the Masks begins its exploration in 1938 with the creation of Superman and continues to the present, with a nod to the forerunners of superhero stories in the Bible and Greek, Roman, Norse, and Hindu myth. The first book about superheroes written by a psychiatrist in over 50 years, it invokes biological psychiatry to discuss such concepts as "body dysmorphic disorder," as well as Jungian concepts of the shadow self that explain the appeal of the masked hero and the secret identity. Readers will discover that the earliest superheroes represent fantasies about stopping Hitler, while more sophisticated and socially-oriented publishers used superheroes to encourage American participation in World War II. The book also explores themes such as how the feminist movement and the dramatic shift in women's roles and rights were predicted by Wonder Woman and Sheena nearly 30 years before the dawn of the feminist era.

Author : Sharon Packer MD
Publisher : ABC-CLIO
Page : 293 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2009-12-14
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780313355370

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Superheroes and Superegos: Analyzing the Minds Behind the Masks by Sharon Packer MD Pdf

Superheroes have provided entertainment for generations, but there is much more to these fictional characters than what first meets the eye. Superheros and Superegos: Analyzing the Minds Behind the Masks begins its exploration in 1938 with the creation of Superman and continues to the present, with a nod to the forerunners of superhero stories in the Bible and Greek, Roman, Norse, and Hindu myth. The first book about superheroes written by a psychiatrist in over 50 years, it invokes biological psychiatry to discuss such concepts as "body dysmorphic disorder," as well as Jungian concepts of the shadow self that explain the appeal of the masked hero and the secret identity. Readers will discover that the earliest superheroes represent fantasies about stopping Hitler, while more sophisticated and socially-oriented publishers used superheroes to encourage American participation in World War II. The book also explores themes such as how the feminist movement and the dramatic shift in women's roles and rights were predicted by Wonder Woman and Sheena nearly 30 years before the dawn of the feminist era.

Author : Sharon Packer
Publisher : Praeger
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780313355363

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Superheroes and Superegos by Sharon Packer Pdf

This comprehensive collection of essays written by a practicing psychiatrist shows that superheroes are more about superegos than about bodies and brawn, even though they contain subversive sexual subtexts that paved the path for major social shifts of the late 20th century. Superheroes have provided entertainment for generations, but there is much more to these fictional characters than what first meets the eye. Superheros and Superegos: Analyzing the Minds Behind the Masks begins its exploration in 1938 with the creation of Superman and continues to the present, with a nod to the forerunners of superhero stories in the Bible and Greek, Roman, Norse, and Hindu myth. The first book about superheroes written by a psychiatrist in over 50 years, it invokes biological psychiatry to discuss such concepts as "body dysmorphic disorder," as well as Jungian concepts of the shadow self that explain the appeal of the masked hero and the secret identity. Readers will discover that the earliest superheroes represent fantasies about stopping Hitler, while more sophisticated and socially-oriented publishers used superheroes to encourage American participation in World War II. The book also explores themes such as how the feminist movement and the dramatic shift in women's roles and rights were predicted by Wonder Woman and Sheena nearly 30 years before the dawn of the feminist era.

Author : Sharon Packer MD
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 421 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2009-12-14
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9798216151616

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Superheroes and Superegos by Sharon Packer MD Pdf

This comprehensive collection of essays written by a practicing psychiatrist shows that superheroes are more about superegos than about bodies and brawn, even though they contain subversive sexual subtexts that paved the path for major social shifts of the late 20th century. Superheroes have provided entertainment for generations, but there is much more to these fictional characters than what first meets the eye. Superheros and Superegos: Analyzing the Minds Behind the Masks begins its exploration in 1938 with the creation of Superman and continues to the present, with a nod to the forerunners of superhero stories in the Bible and Greek, Roman, Norse, and Hindu myth. The first book about superheroes written by a psychiatrist in over 50 years, it invokes biological psychiatry to discuss such concepts as "body dysmorphic disorder," as well as Jungian concepts of the shadow self that explain the appeal of the masked hero and the secret identity. Readers will discover that the earliest superheroes represent fantasies about stopping Hitler, while more sophisticated and socially-oriented publishers used superheroes to encourage American participation in World War II. The book also explores themes such as how the feminist movement and the dramatic shift in women's roles and rights were predicted by Wonder Woman and Sheena nearly 30 years before the dawn of the feminist era.

Author : Caio Oliveira
Publisher : Magnetic Press
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2014-06-17
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Super-Ego by Caio Oliveira Pdf

Who do superheroes go to when they need to unload? Dr. Ego, psychotherapist for the superhero community! Welcome to the world of the deeply disturbed, where with great power comes great anxiety, angst, and expectations! This first arc, written and illustrated by Caio Oliveira, introduces Dr. Eugene Goodman, and the colorful cast of heroes and villains he must deal with daily. Balancing the woes of teen angst between the uber-powerful Savior and his illigitimate son Lester, dealing with the exploits of an alcoholic giant-robot pilot, and keeping his own skeletons locked in a closet are more than enough for one professional therapist to have to juggle in a day...

Author : Johnny E. Miles
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2018-03-09
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : 9781476669984

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Superheroes and Their Ancient Jewish Parallels by Johnny E. Miles Pdf

Persia had Rostam. Babylonia had Gilgamesh and Enkidu. Egypt had Horus and Isis. Greece had Odysseus and Achilles. Israel had its heroes, too--Moses, David, Esther and Samson. While Israel's heroes did not wear capes or spandex, they did meet cultural needs. In times of crisis, heroes emerge to model virtues that inspire a sense of commitment and worth. Identity concerns were especially acute for a post-exilic Jewish culture. Using modern American superheroes and their stories in a cross-cultural discussion, this book presents the stories of Israelite characters as heroes filling a cultural need.

Author : Perry Dantzler
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2020-12-14
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781476641577

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Super Skills, Super Reading by Perry Dantzler Pdf

What comes to mind when you think about superheroes? Strength, bravery, and heroism are common answers. However, superheroes do not only have physical strength, but they also have mental strengths and skills. Superheroes tend to have intelligence and detection skills which allow them to develop other skills. In this analysis of superhero literacy aimed at students, the connection between superhero media and larger theories of literacy are explored. The author uses six superhero television shows to show how literacy is portrayed in superhero media and how it reflects and shapes cultural ideas of literacy. The shows covered are Arrow, The Flash, Gotham, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage and Daredevil.

Author : Sarah Young,Freyja McCreery
Publisher : Lexington Books
Page : 173 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2024-04-27
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781666952209

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Superheroes and Digital Perspectives by Sarah Young,Freyja McCreery Pdf

Looking primarily at the twenty-first century boom in superhero media, this collection provides insights into the overlap between data, the internet, and the superhero. Multiple disciplinary approaches investigate what can be learned from the superhero genre and its use and involvement with networked technology.

Author : Caio Oliveira
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2014-06-17
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : 0991332423

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Super Ego by Caio Oliveira Pdf

Who do superheroes go to when they need to unload? Dr. Ego, psychotherapist for the superhero community! Welcome to the world of the deeply disturbed, where with great power comes great anxiety, angst, and expectations! Written and illustrated by Caio Oliveira, with colors by Lucas Marangon, pin-ups by Ben Caldwwell, Sanford Greene, Tony Shasteen, Joyce Chin, Brent McKee, Kizer Stone, Michael O'Hare, Gary Erskine, Edgar Delgado, and more!

Author : Tim Rayborn,Abigail Keyes
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2018-03-26
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781476666846

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Jessica Jones, Scarred Superhero by Tim Rayborn,Abigail Keyes Pdf

Jessica Jones barged onto our screens in November 2015, courtesy of Marvel and Netflix, presenting a hard-drinking protagonist who wrestles with her own inner (and outer) demons. Gaining enhanced abilities as a teenager, she eschews the "super costume" and is far more concerned with the problems of daily life. But when Jessica falls under the control of a villain, her life changes forever. Based on the comic book Alias, the show won a large following and critical acclaim for its unflinching look at subjects like abuse, trauma, PTSD, rape culture, alcoholism, drug addiction, victims' plight and family conflicts. This collection of new essays offers insight into the show's complex themes and story lines.

Author : Matthew Smith,Randy Duncan
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2017-09-19
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781317505785

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The Secret Origins of Comics Studies by Matthew Smith,Randy Duncan Pdf

In The Secret Origins of Comics Studies, today’s leading comics scholars turn back a page to reveal the founding figures dedicated to understanding comics art. Edited by comics scholars Matthew J. Smith and Randy Duncan, this collection provides an in-depth study of the individuals and institutions that have created and shaped the field of Comics Studies over the past 75 years. From Coulton Waugh to Wolfgang Fuchs, these influential historians, educators, and theorists produced the foundational work and built the institutions that inspired the recent surge in scholarly work in this dynamic, interdisciplinary field. Sometimes scorned, often underappreciated, these visionaries established a path followed by subsequent generations of scholars in literary studies, communication, art history, the social sciences, and more. Giving not only credit where credit is due, this volume both offers an authoritative account of the history of Comics Studies and also helps move the field forward by being a valuable resource for creating graduate student reading lists and the first stop for anyone writing a comics-related literature review.

Author : Lawrence C. Rubin
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 307 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2014-01-10
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780786488636

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Mental Illness in Popular Media by Lawrence C. Rubin Pdf

Whether in movies, cartoons, commercials, or even fast food marketing, psychology and mental illness remain pervasive in popular culture. In this collection of new essays, scholars from a range of fields explore representations of mental illness and disabilities across various media of popular culture. Contributors address how forms of psychiatric disorder have been addressed in film, on stage, and in literature, how popular culture genres are utilized to communicate often confusing and conflicted relationships with the mentally ill, and how popular cultures around the world reflect mental illness and disability. Analyses of sources as disparate as the Batman films, Broadway musicals and Nigerian home movies reveal how definitions of mental illness, mental health, and of psychology itself intersect with discourses on race, gender, law, capitalism, and globalization. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.

Author : Karen O’Donnell
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2019-01-04
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781848883727

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Ruptured Voices: Trauma and Recovery by Karen O’Donnell Pdf

Author : Joseph J. Darowski
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2015-11-26
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781476623016

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The Ages of the Incredible Hulk by Joseph J. Darowski Pdf

The Incredible Hulk is one of the earliest Marvel Comics superheroes. Through the decades, the character and his narrative elements—the causes of Bruce Banner’s transformations, the Hulk’s strength, intelligence and skin color, the stories’ tone, theme and sources of conflict—have been continually reinvented to remain relevant. This collection of new essays explores Marvel’s more than five decades of Hulk comics. The contributors analyze the Hulk and his supporting cast in their shifting historical contexts, offering insights into both our popular entertainment and our cultural history. Topics include the Cold War’s influence on early Incredible Hulk issues, a feminist reading of She-Hulk and writer Peter David’s focus on the AIDS crisis.

Author : Blair Davis
Publisher : Rutgers University Press
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2024-03-15
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781978828230

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Christianity and Comics by Blair Davis Pdf

The Bible has inspired Western art and literature for centuries, so it is no surprise that Christian iconography, characters, and stories have also appeared in many comic books. Yet the sheer stylistic range of these comics is stunning. They include books from Christian publishers, as well as underground comix with religious themes and a vast array of DC, Marvel, and Dark Horse titles, from Hellboy to Preacher. Christianity and Comics presents an 80-year history of the various ways that the comics industry has drawn from biblical source material. It explores how some publishers specifically targeted Christian audiences with titles like Catholic Comics, books featuring heroic versions of Oral Roberts and Billy Graham, and special religious-themed editions of Archie. But it also considers how popular mainstream comics like Daredevil, The Sandman, Ghost Rider, and Batman are infused with Christian themes and imagery. Comics scholar Blair Davis pays special attention to how the medium’s unique use of panels, word balloons, captions, and serialized storytelling have provided vehicles for telling familiar biblical tales in new ways. Spanning the Golden Age of comics to the present day, this book charts how comics have both reflected and influenced Americans’ changing attitudes towards religion.