Supervillains and Philosophy: Sometimes, Evil Is Its Own Reward (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780812696691)

The devil gets his due in the latest entry in the Pop Culture and Philosophy series. Supervillains and Philosophy features an international cabal of philosophers and comics industry professionals conspiring to reveal the dark details -- and deeper meanings -- lurking behind today's most popular comic book monsters. Whether it's their moral justification for world domination or the wavering boundaries they share with the modern anti-hero, everyone's favorite villains generate as much attention as their heroic counterparts. The 20 essays in this accessible book explore the nature of supervillainy, examine the boundaries of good and evil, offer helpful advice to prospective supervillains, and untangle diabolical puzzles of identity and consciousness. All the legends are here, from Dr. Doom and the Spectre to the Joker and the Watchmen, reconsidered through the lens of classic and modern philosophy.

Author: Ben Dyer
ISBN-10: 0812696697
ISBN-13: 9780812696691
Publisher: Open Court
Language: English
Published: 09/08/2009
Pages: 288
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.50d

Review Citation(s):
Reference and Research Bk News 11/01/2009 pg. 272