Introduction : We could be heroes -- Let the weak say "I am strong" : Spider-man, Superman & the Incredible Hulk -- Vengeance is mine : Batman, the Joker & the Punisher -- X-cursus : heroes in the hands of a professional -- You cannot see my face : costumes & secret identities -- Everyone was beautiful & nothing hurt : body image, agelessness, death -- God loves, man kills : gender, race & the X-Men -- X-cursus : superheroes & grownup fanboys -- My country 'tis of thee : Captain America & the truth -- Might makes right : the Justice League meets the Avengers -- Gods walk the earth : demi-gods, daredevil & the problem of religion -- Evil is as evil does : Lex Luther, Magneto & Galactus -- Holy case study! Superman versus Jesus -- Conclusion : Becoming super -- Appendix: How to read a comic book.
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