Batman and Psychology A Dark and Stormy Knight

Name: Batman and Psychology A Dark and Stormy Knight
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ISBN: 9781118167656

ISBN-10: 1118167651

ISBN-13: 9781118167656

Edition: 2012

Authors: Travis Langley

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Untangle the complex web of philosophical dilemmas of Spidey and his world—in time for the release of The Amazing Spider–Man movieSince Stan Lee and Marvel introduced Spider–Man in Amazing Fantasy #15 in 1962, everyone′s favorite webslinger has had a long career in comics, graphic novels, cartoons, movies, and even on Broadway. In this book, some of history′s most powerful philosophers help us explore the enduring questions and issues surrounding this beloved superhero: Is Peter Parker to blame for the death of his uncle? Does great power really bring great responsibility? Can Spidey champion justice and be with Mary Jane at the same time? Finding your way through this web of inquiry,…

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List price: $11.99
Copyright year: 2012
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Limited
Publication date: 6/12/2012
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 352
Size: 5.75" wide x 9.25" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 1.034
Language: English



Acknowledgments: My Bat-Family


Foreword



Introduction




Beneath the Cowl: Who Is Batman?



Which Batman?


Case File 2-1: King Tut


Case File 2-2: Mr. Freeze



The Trauma



Why the Mask?



Why the Bat?


Case File 5-1: Scarecrow


Case File 5-2: Hugo Strange



The "Superstitious, Cowardly Lot": Criminal Nature


Case File 6-1: Bane



The Halloween Party: Why All the Costumed Crooks?


Case File 7-1: The Riddler


Case File 7-2: The Penguin


Case File 7-3: Poison Ivy



The Madhouse: What Insanity?


Case File 8-1: The Mad Hatter


Case File 8-2: Harley Quinn


Case File 8-3: The Joker



The Psychodynamic Duo: Freud and Jung on Batman and Robin


Case File 9-1: Two-Face



The Kids: Why Robin?


Case File 10-1: Red Hood


Case File 10-2: Dr. Fredric Wertham



The Women: Why the Cat?


Case File 11-1: Catwoman



The Fathers: Why Do We Fall?


Case File 12-1: Raï¿½s al Ghul



Why So Serious?



The Assessment: Bats in His Belfry?


Notes


References: Comic Books and Graphic Novels


References: Not Comic Books or Graphic Novels


Index