Superheroines and the Epic Journey: Mythic Themes in Comics, Film and Television

by ValerieEstelleFrankel (Author)

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  Paperback
  2017

  $18.39

  The heroine's journey echoes through ancient legend, as each young woman combats her dark side and emerges stronger. Of course, this quest is also a staple of the most American of mythologies - comic books. From Jessica Jones and Catwoman to the new superwomen of cutting-edge webcomics, each heroine must descend into the darkest place of all, not to become a warrior-hero but a saviour.