Existing comment:
You Know One When You See One
Recognizing Superheroes by Archetype:
The Jungian theory of archetypes purports that there are universal models of human behavior that become characters in stories or myths. These archetypes are embedded in folklore and literature, and are evident in the canon of Superheroes. A superhero comic might feature the expected ideal hero, or it might explore the conflicted hero, the mutated hero or an anti-heroic character. The archetypical storylines (journey, tragedy, revenge and redemption) are repeated again and again. |