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On the Origin of Superheroes

- From the Big Bang to Action Comics No. 1

About On the Origin of Superheroes

Superheroes have a sprawling, action packed history that predates Superman by decades and even centuries. On the Origin of Superheroes is a quirky, personal tour of the mythology, literature, philosophy, history, and grand swirl of ideas that have permeated western culture in the centuries leading up to the first appearance of superheroes (as we know them today) in 1938.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9781609383817
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 264
  • Published:
  • November 29, 2015
  • Dimensions:
  • 228x155x27 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 472 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: May 16, 2025

Description of On the Origin of Superheroes

Superheroes have a sprawling, action packed history that predates Superman by decades and even centuries. On the Origin of Superheroes is a quirky, personal tour of the mythology, literature, philosophy, history, and grand swirl of ideas that have permeated western culture in the centuries leading up to the first appearance of superheroes (as we know them today) in 1938.

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