Our Superheroes, Ourselves

Superhero fans are everywhere, from the teeming halls of Comic Con to suburban movie theaters, from young children captivated by their first comic books to the die-hard collectors of vintage memorabilia. Why are so many people fascinated by superheroes?

In this thoughtful, engaging, and at times eye-opening volume, Robin Rosenberg—a writer and well-known authority on the psychology of superheroes—offers readers a wealth of insight into superheroes, drawing on the contributions of a top grou...