![]() ![]() ![]() Women like Captain Marvel and Storm sacrifice all to join the ranks of superheroes, while their feminine powers and dazzling costumes reflect the most ancient tales. From Jessica Jones and Catwoman to the new superwomen of cutting-edge webcomics, each heroine must go into the dark, to become not a warrior but a savior. ![]() Supergirl similarly struggles but keeps harmony with her sister. Frankel uses myth the way it was meant to be used, to help people understand how their lives fit into a larger world. Batgirl, Batwoman and Black Widow discover their enemy is the dark mother or shadow twin, with the savagery they've rejected in themselves. Wonder Woman with semi-divine powers gives us a new female-centered creation story. This quest is also a staple of American comic books. Of course, this quest is also a staple of the most American of mythologies - comic books. Each young woman combats her dark side and emerges stronger. The heroines journey echoes through ancient legend, as each young woman combats her dark side and emerges stronger. ![]() nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - The heroine's journey echoes throughout ancient legend. Superheroines and the Epic Journey: Mythic Themes in Comics, Film and Television Frankel, Valerie Estelle on. ![]()
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