By Mark D. White
An enticing examine the philosophical underpinnings of Earth's Mightiest Heroes
Avengers gather! Tackling exciting dilemmas and concerns that no unmarried nice thinker can face up to, this robust publication enlists the brainpower of an A-list crew of history's such a lot sought after thinkers to discover the subjects at the back of the motion of surprise Comics' all-star superhero team.
- Arms you with new insights into the characters and subject matters of The Avengers
- Deepens your appreciation either one of The Avengers comics and the Joss Whedon motion picture adaptation
- Answers the philosophical questions you may have consistently had approximately Earth's Mightiest Heroes, together with: Can a reformed felony turn into a superhero? Can an android love a human? If a hero beats his spouse, is he nonetheless a hero?
- Helps you think that otherwise concerning the individuals of the superhero team—Captain the USA, Iron guy, Thor, and the others
This thought-provoking booklet may help you recognize this band of superheroes larger, even if you've gotten the Avengers for years or are a Joss Whedon fan simply studying them.
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