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A Question of Power and Glory: The American Psyche and Superheroes

Julian Chambliss, Val Berryman Curator of History, Michigan State University Museum, and professor, Department of English

Comics tell our story. Superheroes mirror our culture from pulp magazine origins to recent cinema triumphs. Through a uniquely American window reflecting enduring values, these characters help define the inspiration and aspiration of our society.