This updated edition of Dr. Travis Langley's beloved Batman and Psychology takes readers into the psyches of Batman and the characters of Gotham City-exploring what makes them tick, and why they have fascinated fans for decades.
Product Details
ISBN-13: 9781684428564
Media Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Turner Publishing Company
Publication Date: 03-01-2022
Pages: 388
Product Dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 1.00(d)
Series: Popular Culture Psychology
About the Author
Dr. Travis Langley, distinguished professor of psychology at Henderson State University, is best-known as the author of the acclaimed book Batman and Psychology: A Dark and Stormy Knight. He has edited 12 Popular Culture Psychology anthologies. Documentaries such as AMC Visionaries” Robert Kirkman’s Secret History of Comics, Morgan Spurlock’s Superheroes Decoded, and Necessary Evil: Super-Villains of DC Comics have featured him as an expert interviewee; Legends of the Knight spotlighted how he uses stories such as Batman’s to teach real psychology; and Batman & Bill on Hulu presented him among those who helped see Bill Finger finally recognized as Batman’s co-creator. Dr. Langley regularly speaks on media and heroism at universities, conferences, and conventions throughout the world. Psychology Today carries his blog, “Beyond Heroes and Villains.” He was also an undefeated champion on the Wheel of Fortune game show even though none of the puzzles were about psychology or superheroes.
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