The Trans and Non-Binary Hero's Journey

Quests for Empowerment in Science Fiction and Fantasy

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by Valerie Estelle Frankel and Dean Leetal

Type

Studies

Subject

Genre > Science Fiction

Keywords

science fiction, gender, queer, sociology

Publishing date

2024

Publisher

McFarland & Co

Language

English

Relative size

Physical desc.

Paperback • 225 pages
6 x 9 inches (15 x 23 cm)

ISBN

978-1-4766-9479-5

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Book Presentation:
A brave heroine whose quest involves living her true gender. A genderqueer knight who battles the transphobic court to save their prince. Often fearing discovery, the trans hero embarks on adventure, aided by an accepting mentor and other allies, and challenged by transphobic villains and sometimes uncomprehending family members. Ultimately, the trans hero triumphs, finding love, selfhood, and affirmation.

This book adapts Joseph Campbell’s classic pattern of comparative mythology and applies it to trans and non-binary heroes in modern popular media who are traversing multiple worlds. Analyzed are works for the screen such as Steven Universe, The Matrix, Sense8, and Sandman; print materials such as DC and Marvel comics; and television, fantasy books, and graphic novels from trans and non-binary creators worldwide.

About the authors:
Valerie Estelle Frankel teaches English at Mission College and San Jose City College. The author of more than 90 popular culture books and more than 100 stories and essays, she lives in Sunnyvale, California.
Dean Leetal was the first out non-binary person in Israel, and organizer of the first group and activist campaign. They are a teaching assistant at Kibbutzim College in Tel Aviv.

See the publisher website: McFarland & Co