Who Needs a Superhero?: Finding Virtue, Vice, and Whats Holy in the Comics
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Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0801065100
ISBN13:9780801065101
Release Date:January 2004
Publisher:Baker Books
Length:222 Pages
Weight:0.66 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 5.6" x 8.6"
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
Inspiring
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
This book was very inspiring to me. I think it may have affected my entire future in its Spider-Man section in fact. The analogies are awesome, the writing is understandable, yet sermon-esque (but in a good way), and most of all, the way Brewer talks of his love for heroes reminded me of my love for them as well. Definately a good read for Christian Superhero lovers. -Matt
Finding Value in Comic Books
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
Being a lifetime fan of the Superhero genre...this book frequently amazed me with its insight. Brewer shares the spiritual foundations for these characters, (Both Marvel and DC), that all of us may have felt in reading these stories, at one time or another, but never verbalized. Ideal for the hardcore comic book fan, (especially those adults, who grew up during its Silver Age), and those new to the format, who just want an education on the background of these characters. Robert James Luedke, (Author...Eye Witness: A Fictional Tale of Absolute Truth)
What a SUPER Book!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
Wow! I wish I'd written this book! This is a wonderful survey of the great comic book heroes by a writer who clearly knows and loves these characters. The superheroes become parables for exploring themes in Christian faith and life. For instance, Superman is a savior figure sent from above; the Hulk is a frightful picture of sin gone amok; and Spider-Man offers a model for using our gifts to make a better world. Every page of this book offers a new insight; espcially good are the chapters on Capt. America and Green Arrow. Buy this book for any comic book reader on your list, Christian or not. They'll love the writing and the gorgeous artwork. And for any Sunday School teacher, youth pastor or Youth Group leader, this book is a must for connecting with teens and young adults. Gee, I really do wish I'd written this book.
Great book for both Christian life and comic book fans...
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
This book is excellent in its analysis of both comic heroes and Christian principles. The references of comic book hero history are very accurate. The various citations of Scripture verses are both relevent and fulfilling.
Who Needs A Superhero?: This Book Is Superingenious!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
Once I started reading this book, I was pleasantly surprised to find that this book was just as entertaining as it was spiritually insightful. The author does a terrific job of telling stories of different comic book heroes: their acts of heroism, nobility, as well as their inner conflicts and downfalls. The really cool part about this book, the author relates each Superhero story to a spiritual perspective---there are surprisingly many similarities, parallels and even ironies between the Superhero stories and what we learn in Scripture. All in all, the book is very smooth reading and definitely thought provoking. The author really sparked my interest in his Introduction, and I remained intrigued the entire book. He writes in a very personable way, and lets you know as a Christian it is okay to have "superheroes", but ultimately Jesus is our true Superhero, and he backs it up with Scripture in a very refreshing and spirited way!! I highly recommend this book, I enjoyed every page of it.
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