Theology and the DC Universe

doi:10.5771/9781978716124

Theology and the DC Universe

1. Edition 2023

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doi.org/10.5771/9781978716124
ISBN print: 978-1-9787-1611-7
ISBN online: 978-1-9787-1612-4
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Abstract

Superman’s first appearance in Action Comics #1 (1938) proclaimed that the character would “reshape the destiny of the world.” The advent of the first superhero initiated a shared narrative—the DC superhero universe—that has been evolving in depth and complexity for more than 80 years. Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman have become key threads in the tapestry of the American mythos, shaping the way we think about life, right and wrong, and our relationship with our own universe. Their narrative world is enriched by compelling stories featuring lesser-known characters like Dr. Fate, the Doom Patrol, John Constantine, and the Legion of Super-Heroes. Stories set within this shared universe have explored questions of death, rebirth, the apocalypse, the nature of evil, the origins of the universe, and the destiny of humankind. This volume brings together the work of scholars from a range of backgrounds who explore the role of theology and religion in the comics, films, and television series set in the DC Universe. The thoughtful and incisive contributions to this collection will appeal to scholars and fans alike.

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dc comics dc superhero universe superheroes theology and comics religion and comics

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i–vi Preface i–vi
- Contents
1–8 Introduction 1–8
9–26 A Plenitude of Creators 9–26
27–50 By(e) Rao! 27–50
51–70 Reimagining Gnostic Theo-Mythology through Grant Morrison’s JLA: Rock of Ages 51–70
71–90 Superman v. The Powers 71–90
91–108 Providentialism and Political Religion 91–108
109–122 Wonder Woman and the Labors of Hercules 109–122
123–142 Dr. Fate and Meher Baba 123–142
143–160 The Queer Theology of the Doom Patrol 143–160
161–180 The St. Francis of the DC Universe 161–180
181–200 The Gospel According to Robin Hood and the Rebirth of Green Arrow 181–200
201–220 In the Land of No Return 201–220
221–236 Lost Souls and Old Sons 221–236
237–254 God Will Be All in All 237–254
255–276 Utopia, Rebellion, and the Kingdom of Heaven in the Legion of Super-Heroes 255–276
277–290 War and Hope 277–290
291–300 Index 291–300
301–302 Index of Scripture and Other Ancient Texts 301–302
303–306 About the Contributors 303–306

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