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Theology and the DC Universe
Gabriel McKee, Roshan Abraham; Contributions by Roshan Abraham, Matthew Brake, Matthew J. Dillon, …
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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.
From his earliest stories, Philip K. Dick's science fiction had
strong religious and philosophical themes. In Pink Beams of Light
from the God in the Gutter, Gabriel McKee gives an overview of
Dick's religious experiences and his attempts at communicating them
in published works, drawing on Dick's fiction as well as his
private journals and personal correspondence.
A complete catalog of Susan Jaffe Tane's Edgar Allan Poe
Collection, considered to be the finest in private hands, Evermore
encompasses over 400 rare, original items, as well as secondary
materials. It offers an in-depth look at Poe's life, his world, and
his influence into the present day, through original manuscripts
and letters by Poe, daguerreotypes, artifacts, first edition books,
and unique material related to Poe's family and friends, some of
which are recent discoveries. Included in the collection, which was
exhibited at the Grolier Club in 2014, are a number of items that
show Poe's influence on American and world culture after his death,
including artwork, comic books, movie posters, sound recordings,
and toys.
In this thorough and engaging book, Gabriel McKee explores the
inherent theological nature of science fiction, using illustrations
from television shows, literature, and films. Science fiction, he
believes, helps us understand not only who we are but who we will
become. McKee organizes his chapters around theological themes,
using illustrations from authors such as Isaac Asimov and H. G.
Wells, television shows such as Star Trek and The Twilight Zone,
and films such as The Matrix and Star Wars. With its extensive
bibliography and index, this is a book that all serious science
fiction fans--not just those with a theological interest--will
appreciate.
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