Superheroes such as Superman and Spider-Man have spread all over the world. As this
edited volume shows, many national cultures have created or reimagined the idea of the …

Vigilantism is a recurring theme in superhero narratives where, objectively speaking, all
superheroes are vigilantes. Nevertheless, the fictional nature of superheroes allows one to …

Currently, superhero films are one of the more popular film genres, and the genre does not
appear to be slowing down anytime soon. In addition, the lives and exploits of superheroes …

Capitán Latinoamérica is the first study to examine the unique contribution of Latin American
cinema, television, and web series to the global superhero boom. Through an analysis of …

In diesem Kontext stellt „Der unglaubliche Hulk “einen Sonderfall dar. Er ist kein
Weltverbesserer im eigentlichen Sinne, obwohl er Menschen, die in Not geraten, hilft und …

Superheroes are distinguished from supervillains due to their morally relevant behavior.
However, what happens when they both engage in immoral behavior? This study examined …

Sažetak Trenutačno su filmovi o superherojima jedan od popularnijih filmskih žanrova i čini
se da se taj trend neće uskoro promijeniti. Osim toga, životi i pothvati superheroja prikazani …

The superhero narrative, already a culturally prominent trope in comic form but expanding to
become a central component of Hollywood film and televisual production strategy around …

This article focuses on recent film adaptations of Marvel comics' superheroes Spider-Man
(2002, 2004, 2007), Daredevil (2003) and Iron Man (2008). By wearing a mask while acting …

Two of the most popular characters in the Marvel line-up are Spider-Man and the Punisher.
Both exude confidence and terrorize those who would wrong society, and yet both take …