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Supergods
480 pages
A passionate, mythic exploration of how superheroes became our modern gods, told by a master of the medium.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like taking a guided tour through an alternate universe of modern mythology, led by a passionate insider. The pace is brisk and engaging, blending the analytical rigor of history and criticism with the awe-inspiring imagination of science fiction and comic book lore. The prose is vibrant, drawing seamlessly on art, history, and the author's own astonishing journeys as a creator to chronicle the evolution of the superhero. It creates an intellectual yet deeply imaginative mood, inviting the reader to see familiar heroes through a mythic lens. This is a perfect read for those who devour comic book history and anyone fascinated by the profound cultural impact of heroes in literature.
- Mood
- awe-inspiring
- intellectual
- imaginative
- Tone
- analytical
- passionate
- mythic
- reflective
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- evolution of modern mythology · cultural impact of superheroes · art and history intersecting · the creative journey
- The writing
- Blends scholarly historical analysis with the vibrant, imaginative flair of a seasoned comic book creator.
- The arc
- Moves from a historical curiosity about comic origins to a profound, personal awe for the modern mythos of the superhero.
- Who it's for
- Fans of comic book history and readers fascinated by how pop culture and mythology intersect.
About the book
Morrison draws on history, art, mythology, and his own astonishing journeys through this alternate universe as a comic book writer to provide the first true chronicle of the superhero.
Description from Open Library.
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