"Drawing on both classical philosophy and biblical traditions, Barkman shows how stories about superheroes provide us mere mortals with models to emulate, warnings to heed, and arguments worth examining, offering not only counsel regarding right conduct and living well, but also supplying guidance in our ascent toward an understanding of the divine. Astonishing!Incredible! Amazing!"
Travis D. Smith, Associate Professor of Political Science, Concordia University
"Barkman wakes for us the deep religious rhythms long dormant in our icons, comics, and superheroes. In a time of supposed secularity, of crisis, and of emergency, this book brings us face to face with the sacred saints of society. It denies that sacred myth has ever been absent in western culture, and begs our saints for resurrection and inspiration again."
Robert Joustra, Senior Editor Comment magazine
"Once you're finished with this book, like Robin, you'll be saying, 'Holy Saint Peter and Saint Paul, Batman! What a great read!'"
Rob Arp, author of What's Good on TV: Understanding Ethics through Television
Adam Barkman is Associate Professor of Philosophy at Redeemer University College, and the author and editor of half a dozen books, most recently The Culture and Philosophy of Ridley Scott.