The Hero Behind the Mask: The Loss of Identity in Modern Superhero Narratives

What makes superheroes matter isn't the mask they wear - it's the person beneath it. In Masks Beneath the Masks, Brad C. Cerullo explores the hidden selves of Superman, Batman, Spider-Man, and more, showing how their humanity - their doubts, struggles, and quiet moments - is what makes them timeless. From The Death of Superman to Born Again to For All Seasons, this book argues that when modern comics lose sight of that truth, they lose their heart. A love letter and a critique, this is a bo...