We are now full swing into the summer blockbuster season for Hollywood, and let’s take a tally of movies that are currently out or soon to arrive…… Read more “Comics Adaptations Causing Fractured Fandom”
Tag: Superman
Making Sense of Superheroes: Awareness of superhero genre conventions around the world
Report by CarrieLynn D. Reinhard, Roskilde University (March 6, 2009) of the Quantitative Results (This paper was presented at the Danish scifi convention Fantasticon to discuss the…… Read more “Making Sense of Superheroes: Awareness of superhero genre conventions around the world”
The Morality of Superheroes
Previously I have discussed the definition of superheroes, the international nature of superheroes, and the ability to consider superheroes from different legends and religions. In this post…… Read more “The Morality of Superheroes”
Superheroes of Religions, Legends
As originally first reported for the Clearance Bin Review, and as a preparation for the panel I am on this Wednesday night, November 6th, at Dominican University, I wrap…… Read more “Superheroes of Religions, Legends”
What is a Superhero, Anyway?
On November 6th, I will be part of a panel on superheroes, morality and the modern world at Dominican University. As a lead up to that event,…… Read more “What is a Superhero, Anyway?”
The Problem with Vigilantes
I have to rant. About Zimmerman. About superheroes. About our culture. I was at the gym this morning, on the treadmill, and the wall-mounted televisions were set…… Read more “The Problem with Vigilantes”
