Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Foreword: The Heroine with a Thousand Faces by Trina Robbins
Introduction: Considering Superheroes and Heroines
Chapter 1—Growing
Hero Birth: Wonder Woman (DC Comics, 1941)
Ordinary World: After the Golden Age (Novel, 2011)
Adolescence: Ms. Marvel (Marvel Comics, 2014)
Call to Rescue: Go Girl! (Dark Horse Comics, 2002)
Refusal of the Call: X-Men (Film, 2000)
Making the Choice: Runaways (Marvel Comics, 2003–2008)
Chapter 2—Superhero Tools
Superpowers: Wild Cards (Book Series, 1987–)
Talisman: Witchblade (TV, 2001–2002)
Self-Naming: Captain Marvel (Marvel Comics, 1977–2012)
Secret Identity: Supergirl (DC Comics, 1959)
Costume: Miss Fury (Timely Comics, 1941)
Shadow Side: Savage She-Hulk (Marvel Comics, 1980)
Chapter 3—Family Foils
Grandmother-Mentor: Miss Harkness (Marvel Comics, 1970–1989)
Evil Mentor: Birds of Prey (DC Comics, 2004–2011)
Brutal Patriarchy: Spider-Woman (Marvel Comics, 1977)
Leaving the Father: Aurora West (First Second Comics, 2014–2015)
Finding the Mother: Batgirl (DC Comics, 2005–2006)
Killer Mother: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D (TV, 2013–2015)
Sister Teamwork: Supergirl (TV, 2015)
Evil Twin: Black Widow (Marvel Comics, 1999–2002)
Chapter 4—Male Influences
Friendship: White Tiger (Marvel Comics, 2007)
Animus Growth: Spider-Gwen (Marvel Comics, 2014)
The Good Boy: Dark Angel (TV, 2000–2002)
Shapeshifter Romance: Batman Returns (Film, 1992)
Bluebeard: Scarlet Witch (Marvel Comics, 1994)
Government Persecution: Echo (Abstract Studios Comics, 2011)
Shrinking Down: She-Hulk (Marvel Comics, 2005)
Take Back the Night: Priya’s Shakti (Web Comic, 2014)
Chapter 5—Descent to the Self
Entering the Otherworld: Daredevil/Echo (Marvel Comics, 2004)
Into the Desert: Vixen (DC Comics, 2011)
Hearing the Inner Voices: Power Girl (DC Comics, 2009–2010)
Casting Off Illusions: Donna Troy (DC Comics, 2005)
Healing: Jessica Jones (TV, 2015)
Empathy: Batwoman (DC Comics, 2013–2014)
Chapter 6—Facing the Shadow
Descent into Death: Pretty Deadly (Image Comics, 2013–2014)
Dying to Save the World: Kitty Pryde (Marvel Comics, 2004–2008)
Shadow Transformation: Dark Phoenix (Marvel Comics, 1975)
Embracing the Self: Wonder Woman (DC Comics, 2011)
Return to Life: Danger Girl (IDW Comics, 2014)
Finishing the Battle: “Call Her Savage” (Short Story, 2010)
Finding Balance: Supergirl (DC Comics, 1996)
Chapter 7—Motherhood and Enlightenment
Becoming Supermom: Invisible Woman (Marvel Comics, 1968–1973)
Evil Child: Ms. Marvel (Marvel Comics, 1980–1981)
Losing the Child: Scarlet Witch (Marvel Comics, 1986–2012)
Death Crone: Claire Voyant (Timely Comics, 1940–1942)
Mistress of Dark and Light: Storm and Illyana (Marvel Comics,
delete1983–1984)
Apotheosis: Promethea (America’s Best Comics, 2001–2005)
Guiding the Next Generation: Birds of Prey (TV, 2002–2003)
Conclusion
Glossary
Works Cited
Index
