The tangled web of vengeance, love, and loss woven by Spider-Man comics and films is explored in this collection of insightful essays by acclaimed writers of comics and science fiction. A variety of topicsfrom the superhero's sarcasm to the science behind radioactive spidersare discussed in essays on "Turning Rage into Responsibility: A Psychology of Loss," "Love Is Selfish: Can a Hero Afford Personal Attachments?," and "Self Identity and Costume Design." The popular rival Green Goblin, the bumbling-yet-influential media, and the part New York City itself plays in stories are skillfully explored, as is the overall philosophy of mild-mannered Peter Parker and Spidey's relationship with the rest of the characters in the Marvel universe.
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Webslinger: Unauthorized Essays On Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-man
The tangled web of vengeance, love, and loss woven by Spider-Man comics and films is explored in this collection of insightful essays by acclaimed writers of comics and science fiction. A variety of topicsfrom the superhero's sarcasm to the science behind radioactive spidersare discussed in essays on "Turning Rage into Responsibility: A Psychology of Loss," "Love Is Selfish: Can a Hero Afford Personal Attachments?," and "Self Identity and Costume Design." The popular rival Green Goblin, the bumbling-yet-influential media, and the part New York City itself plays in stories are skillfully explored, as is the overall philosophy of mild-mannered Peter Parker and Spidey's relationship with the rest of the characters in the Marvel universe.
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Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9781935251521 |
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Publisher: | BenBella Books, Inc. |
Publication date: | 06/22/2009 |
Sold by: | Penguin Random House Publisher Services |
Format: | eBook |
Pages: | 231 |
File size: | 792 KB |
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