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Spider-Man Psychology
Untangling Webs
Edited by Travis Langley and Alex Langley
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Why didn't Peter Parker stop the burglar who killed Uncle Ben?
Are Spider-Man's foes inherently evil, or are they victims of circumstances beyond their control?
What do the many web-slinging superheroes across the Spider-Verse tell us about the choices we make in the world(s) we inhabit?
And who really wants to date a superhero, anyway? Especially an underdog like Spider-Man . . .
Spider-Man has been ranked among the best-selling superhero characters since the 1960s, often as the best-selling superhero of all time. Much of his popularity lies in his humanity and his status as the poster boy for neurotic superheroes. The blockbuster motion pictures have demonstrated that Spider-Man projects can succeed in a big way, but it also left audiences fired up with ideas about this superhero and desire for more Spidey.
In Spider-Man Psychology: Untangling Webs, Travis Langley (author of the acclaimed Batman and Psychology and Stranger Things Psychology) is back with co-editor Alex Langley (The Geek Handbook series; 100 Greatest Graphic Novels) and their team of expert contributors to plumb the psychological depths of our favorite friendly neighborhood Spider-Man. Drawing examples from comic book stories, motion pictures (including the animated blockbuster Into the Spider-Verse), and a few well-known video games or TV cartoons, The Langleys and team will examine topic's examples to help readers better understand real human nature.
Interior art: Jeffrey Henderson (storyboard artist, Sam Raimi's Spider-Man 3 and unproduced Spider-Man 4).
Contributors: Travis Adams * Apryl Alexander * Emily Burk * Jenna Busch * Richard-Michael Calzada * Shelly Clevenger * Daniel Hand * Sy Islam * Jordan P. LaBouff * Kevin Lu * Brittany Oliver Sillas-Navarro * Janina Scarlet * Gordon Schmidt * David Schwartz * William Sharp * Benjamin Stover * Eric D. Wesselmann
About the authors:
Travis Langley, PhD, series/volume editor, distinguished professor of psychology at Henderson State University, has been a child abuse investigator, courtroom expert, and Wheel of Fortune game show champion. A popular keynote speaker for the American Psychological Association, Amazon, and other organizations, he speaks regularly on events throughout the world, discussing heroism and the power of story in people's lives. The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Saturday Evening Post, CNN, MTV, and hundreds of other outlets have interviewed him and covered his work. He has appeared as an expert interviewee in documentary programs such as Necessary Evil, Legends of the Knight, Superheroes Decoded, Pharma Bro, AMC Visionaries: Robert Kirkman's Secret History of Comics, and Hulu's Batman & Bill.Online, he's easy to find. Just look for Travis Langley as Superherologist on Twitter or DrTravisLangley everywhere else.
Press Reviews:
"Friendly neighborhood psychologist Travis Langley and his fantastic team explore the amazing minds of Peter Parker, Miles Morales, and many more in this spectacular edition of all things Spider-Man!" — E. Paul Zehr, PhD, author of Chasing Captain America
"When I saw 'Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers' for the very first time in cinema, the first 5 minutes of the movie were so overwhelming to me that I never wanted this movie to end. This book gave me the same feeling.... During reading I laughed, I got goosebumps and felt moved. I do not cry often, but it almost made me." ― psychotherapist Mathijs Schaa, GGZ Boxing
"This book is the perfect read to pair with the latest blockbuster movie, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse!" ― First Comics News
"Basically, there's something in here for everyone, no matter your favorite Spidey." ― Literary Hypewoman
"If you're a Spider-Fan, you will love this book!" — Eisner Award-winning graphic novel author, scholar John Jennings
See the publisher website: Turner Publishing
See Spider-Man: The Motion Picture (2002) on IMDB ...
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