Lecturas: Supergods, by Grant Morrison

Superheroes are complex creatures. Not existing beyond the realm of fiction, yet they influence us and our collective behaviour in ways we can’t even fully grasp. This should be said with regard to fiction in general. But the figure of a superhero is a personalization, an analogy, and a condensation of values, feelings, and desires. So strong that, in many cases, the superhero becomes independent and breaks free from scripts. Grant Morrison wrote this book about superheroes. The idea behind this exploration is simple: superheroes can tell us much about our times, longings and psychology. To explain this point, Morrison navigates through the history of North American superheroes, from 1938 to the present time. He is one of the most renowned contemporary comic writers, and this book navigates through the history of North American comics’ superheroes while telling his personal story and journey as a comic book writer and reader. The books promise to be “your definitive guide ...