Superheroines and the Epic Journey: Mythic Themes in Comics, Film and Television

by Valerie Estelle Frankel

Book Overview

The heroine's journey echoes throughout ancient legend. Each young woman combats her dark side and emerges stronger. This quest is also a staple of American comic books. Wonder Woman with semi-divine powers gives us a new female-centered creation story. Batgirl, Batwoman and Black Widow discover their enemy is the dark mother or shadow twin, with the savagery they've rejected in themselves. Supergirl similarly struggles but keeps harmony with...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1476668787
• ISBN13: 9781476668789
• Release Date: March 2017
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher