Costume defines the superhero, disguising and distinguishing him or her from the civilian alter ego. The often garish garb expresses a hero's otherness and empowers its wearers to seek a primal form of justice. This book provides the first interdisciplinary analysis of the superhero costume and investigates wide-ranging issues such as identity, otherness, ritual dress and disguise. Analysis focuses on the implications of wearing superhero costume, exploring interpretations of the costumed hero and the extent to which the costume defines his or her role. Using examples across various media (comic books, film, and television) with case studies including The X-Men, Watchmen, real-life superheroes such as Phoenix Jones and Pussy Riot, and audience activities such as cosplay, The Superhero Costume presents new perspectives on the increasingly popular genre. A lively and thorough account of superhero fashions throughout history, The Superhero Costume will be essential reading for students of visual culture, popular culture, fashion and cultural studies.

This latest installment in the Psychology of Popular Culture series turns its focus to superheroes. Superheroes have survived and fascinated for more than 70 years in no small part due to their psychological depth. In The Psychology of Superheroes, almost two dozen psychologists get into the heads of today's most popular and intriguing superheroes. Why do superheroes choose to be superheroes? Where does Spider-Man's altruism come from, and what does it mean? Why is there so much prejudice against the X-Men, and how could they have responded to it, other than the way they did? Why are super-villains so aggressive? The Psychology of Superheroes answers these questions, exploring the inner workings our heroes usually only share with their therapists.

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Dick Grayson, now a cop, has his hands full trying to earn his partner's trust and stop Torque from succeeding. As Nightwing, Grayson must also stop the murderous Sylph and Hella, two of the deadliest women he has ever encountered. Ages 13+.

Design your perfect Super Villain with this great Sketchbook. Super Hero/Villain Costume Design Coloring Book for girls and boys. 57 White pages with simple Super Villain figure to design and color. Use you're imagination to create the perfect scary muscle man, criminal evil genius or mad scientist Villian Glossy cover. Dimensions: approx 8.5x11in size.

Comic strips tell the story of the two superheroes' battle against Doctor Doom, a scientific wizard, and the Parasite, an energy-absorbing monster

Design your perfect Superhero with this great Sketchbook. Super Hero Costume Design Coloring Book for girls and boys. 57 White pages with simple Superhero figure to design and color. Glossy cover. Dimensions: approx 8.5x11in size.