{"product_id":"the-human-in-superhuman-the-power-of-the-sidekick-in-popular-culture-hardcover","title":"The Human in Superhuman: The Power of the Sidekick in Popular Culture - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAnke Marie Bock\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by), \u003cb\u003eMelissa Caliendo\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by), \u003cb\u003eKerry Carley Rizzuto\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Human in Superhuman: The Power of the Sidekick in Popular Culture spotlights the often overlooked but very crucial sidekick in superhero narratives. From the classic companion Alfred Pennyworth to the supportive best friend Foggy Nelson, this collection examines a variety of sidekick characters and their importance to the hero's journey in each story. Ultimately, rather than viewing the lack of superpowers as a flaw, the essays show that it is precisely human qualities like compassion, empathy, and encourage that enable the sidekicks to help their heroes grow. Chapters include discussions of Spider-Man, Daredevil, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Doctor Who, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSandra Eckard is professor of English and director of the Writing Studio at East Stroudsburg University.\u003cbr\u003eAlex Romagnoli is the Chair of Special Education and associate professor of English Education at Monmouth University.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.63 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 08, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51855981510944,"sku":"9781793606945","price":198.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/pfZuvdI4Ka9781793606945.webp?v=1781544738","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-human-in-superhuman-the-power-of-the-sidekick-in-popular-culture-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}