Superheroes and Masculinity: Unmasking the Gender Performance of Heroism - Paperback

by Sean Parson (Editor), J. L. Schatz (Editor), Hailey J. Austin (Contribution by)

Superheroes and Masculinity examines how heteropatriarchal representations of gender are both perpetuated and challenged within the superhero genre. This collection critiques stereotypical portrayals of hegemonic masculinity and explores queer alternatives to such formulations within superhero comics, film, and television.

Author Biography

Sean Parson is assistant professor of politics and international affairs at Northern Arizona University. JL Schatz is director of speech and debate at Binghamton University.