Superheroes such as Superman and Spider-Man have spread all over the world. As this edited volume shows; many national cultures have created or reimagined the idea of the superhero; while the realm of superheroes now contains many icons whose histories borrow from local folklore and legends. Consequently; the superhero needs reconsideration; to be regarded as part of both local and global culture as well as examined for the rich meanings that such broad origins and re-workings create.This collection stands out as the first concentrated attempt to think through the meanings and significance of the superhero; not only as a product of culture in the United States; but as a series of local; transnational; and global exchanges in popular media. Through analysis of mainly film; television; and computer screens; contributors offer three challenges to the idea of the ldquo;Americanrdquo; superhero: transnational reimagining of superhero culture; emerging local superheroes; and the use of local superheroes to undermine dominant political ideologies. The essays explore the shifting transnational meanings of Doctor Who; Thor; and the Phantom; as these characters are reimagined in world culture. Other chapters chart the rise of local superheroes from India; the Middle East; Thailand; and South Korea. These explorations demonstrate how far superheroes have traveled to inspire audiences worldwide.
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