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Spider-Man Psychology: Untangling Webs
Why didn't Peter Parker stop the burglar who killed Uncle Ben?
Are Spider-Man's foes inherently evil, or are they victims of circumstances beyond their control?
What do the many web-slinging superheroes across the Spider-Verse tell us about the choices we make in the world(s) we inhabit?
And who really wants to date a superhero, anyway? Especially an underdog like Spider-Man . . .
Spider-Man has been ranked among the best-selling superhero characters since the 1960s, often as the best-selling superhero of all time. Much of his popularity lies in his humanity and his status as the poster boy for neurotic superheroes. The blockbuster motion pictures have demonstrated that Spider-Man projects can succeed in a big way, but it also left audiences fired up with ideas about this superhero and desire for more Spidey.
In Spider-Man Untangling Webs , Travis Langley (author of the acclaimed Batman and Psychology and Stranger Things Psychology ) is back with co-editor Alex Langley ( The Geek Handbook series; 100 Greatest Graphic Novels ) and their team of expert contributors to plumb the psychological depths of our favorite friendly neighborhood Spider-Man. Drawing examples from comic book stories, motion pictures (including the animated blockbuster Into the Spider-Verse ), and a few well-known video games or TV cartoons, The Langleys and team will examine topic's examples to help readers better understand real human nature.
Interior Jeffrey Henderson (storyboard artist, Sam Raimi's Spider-Man 3 and unproduced Spider-Man 4 ).
Travis Adams * Apryl Alexander * Emily Burk * Jenna Busch * Richard-Michael Calzada * Shelly Clevenger * Daniel Hand * Sy Islam * Jordan P. LaBouff * Kevin Lu * Brittany Oliver Sillas-Navarro * Janina Scarlet * Gordon Schmidt * David Schwartz * William Sharp * Benjamin Stover * Eric D. Wesselmann
Are Spider-Man's foes inherently evil, or are they victims of circumstances beyond their control?
What do the many web-slinging superheroes across the Spider-Verse tell us about the choices we make in the world(s) we inhabit?
And who really wants to date a superhero, anyway? Especially an underdog like Spider-Man . . .
Spider-Man has been ranked among the best-selling superhero characters since the 1960s, often as the best-selling superhero of all time. Much of his popularity lies in his humanity and his status as the poster boy for neurotic superheroes. The blockbuster motion pictures have demonstrated that Spider-Man projects can succeed in a big way, but it also left audiences fired up with ideas about this superhero and desire for more Spidey.
In Spider-Man Untangling Webs , Travis Langley (author of the acclaimed Batman and Psychology and Stranger Things Psychology ) is back with co-editor Alex Langley ( The Geek Handbook series; 100 Greatest Graphic Novels ) and their team of expert contributors to plumb the psychological depths of our favorite friendly neighborhood Spider-Man. Drawing examples from comic book stories, motion pictures (including the animated blockbuster Into the Spider-Verse ), and a few well-known video games or TV cartoons, The Langleys and team will examine topic's examples to help readers better understand real human nature.
Interior Jeffrey Henderson (storyboard artist, Sam Raimi's Spider-Man 3 and unproduced Spider-Man 4 ).
Travis Adams * Apryl Alexander * Emily Burk * Jenna Busch * Richard-Michael Calzada * Shelly Clevenger * Daniel Hand * Sy Islam * Jordan P. LaBouff * Kevin Lu * Brittany Oliver Sillas-Navarro * Janina Scarlet * Gordon Schmidt * David Schwartz * William Sharp * Benjamin Stover * Eric D. Wesselmann
- GenresPsychology
316 pages, Hardcover
Published May 30, 2023
About the author
Travis Langley
22 books127 followersDr. Travis Langley, PhD, 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 is also editor and lead writer for the Popular Culture Psychology series of 12 books looking at the psychology of characters and stories such as THE WALKING DEAD PSYCHOLOGY: PSYCH OF THE LIVING DEAD, CAPTAIN AMERICA VS. IRON MAN: FREEDOM, SECURITY, PSYCHOLOGY, and most recently THE JOKER PSYCHOLOGY: EVIL CLOWNS AND THE WOMEN WHO LOVE THEM. PsychologyToday.com features his blog, “Beyond Heroes and Villains.” A popular speaker internationally, he has given talks at universities and has led or joined hundreds of convention panels (especially at Wizard World shows) and on the Comic Con-Fusion YouTube channel. He also happened to be an undefeated champion on the Wheel of Fortune game show. As Stan Lee described him, “This man is a genius!”
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June 23, 2023
This is a very insightful book about Spider-man and a deep delve into his mind to find out how he thinks and why he does or doesn’t do certain things when he is faced with adversity. They draw on all the Spider-man books, movies, comics, even the cartoons, all the formats to dive deep into his psyche to try and find out everything that makes him tick and why.
I liked this book and think it would make a great psych class, I would sign up. This isn’t a story type novel but a learning type novel even though the subject matter will appeal to many, just know that upfront. However, the book itself is well thought out and a wonderful make you think novel and I loved it a lot.
I liked this book and think it would make a great psych class, I would sign up. This isn’t a story type novel but a learning type novel even though the subject matter will appeal to many, just know that upfront. However, the book itself is well thought out and a wonderful make you think novel and I loved it a lot.
March 25, 2024
Is the concept for the whole thing a little silly and are some points repetitive? It absolutely is but I find it to be enjoyable and a much more relatable vehicle for psychological concepts than anything I remember from school.
July 14, 2023
I love these books so dang much. It's nerdy and educational at the same time. There are so many different facets covered and these writers make it easy to understand the concepts.
July 30, 2026
My favorite superhero and my favorite subject combined. I love this pop culture psycology series and Spiderman may be my favorite book in it so far.
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