Human in Superhuman

The Power of the Sidekick in Popular Culture

Inbunden, Engelska, 2022

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The Human in Superhuman: The Power of the Sidekick in Popular Culture spotlights the often overlooked but very crucial sidekick in superhero narratives. From the classic companion Alfred Pennyworth to the supportive best friend Foggy Nelson, this collection examines a variety of sidekick characters and their importance to the hero’s journey in each story. Ultimately, rather than viewing the lack of superpowers as a flaw, the essays show that it is precisely human qualities like compassion, empathy, and encourage that enable the sidekicks to help their heroes grow. Chapters include discussions of Spider-Man, Daredevil, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Doctor Who, and more.

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Utgivningsdatum2022-11-08
Mått162 x 235 x 24 mm
Vikt522 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor224
FörlagBloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN9781793606945

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Chapter 1 Learning to Spin the Hero Web: Adult Mentorship That Inspires and Empowers in Spider-Man StoriesMary T. ChristelChapter 2 Foggy Nelson: A Journey from Best Friend to Hero in DaredevilGian S. PagnucciChapter 3 From Typical Teen to Sidekick: The Transformation of Xander in Buffy the Vampire SlayerJennifer MarmoChapter 4 The Wakanda Design GroupWalter D. GreasonChapter 5 Overcoming Great Fear: Jessica Cruz, Mental Illness, and the Green Lantern CorpsEric HastyChapter 6 What it Means to be Noble: An Examination of Donna Noble’s Importance within the Doctor Who UniverseAriel MickeyChapter 7 Mission Control: Barbara Gordon’s Oracle Breaks the MoldStephen M. ZimmerlyChapter 8 Iris’s Impact and Inspiration: The Importance of Iris West in The FlashJennifer L. ToneyChapter 9 Hermione as the Hero: Using Empathy and Connection to Save the Wizarding Community and Educate the Wizard’s EgoMelissa Caliendo & Kerry Carley RizzutoChapter 10 What I Need Is You: The Partnership of Br

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