The science of superheroes
Superman, Batman, The X-Men, Flash, Spiderman ... they protect us from evil doers, defend truth and justice, and, occasionally, save our planet from certain doom. Yet, how much do we understand about their powers? Do you ever find yourself wondering just how feasible their reported exploits really are? In this engaging yet serious work, authors Lois Gresh and Robert Weinberg attempt to answer that question, once and for all. From X-ray vision to psychokinesis, invisibility to lightspeed locomotion, they take a hard, scientific look at the powers possessed by all of our most revered superheroes
Criticism, interpretation, etc
1 online resource (xxiii, 200 pages)
9780471463146, 9780470250518, 0471463140, 0470250518
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A Word about the Law
Men of Steel, Feathers of Fury / Dean Koontz
More Powerful than a Speeding Locomotive: Superman
Rays, Cosmic and Gamma: The Fantastic Four and the Incredible Hulk
The Dark Knight: Batman
Under the Sea: Aquaman and Sub-Mariner
Along Came a Spider: Spider-Man
Green Lanterns and Black Holes: Magic, Science, and Two Green Lanterns
Of Atoms, Ants, and Giants: Ant Man and the Atom
Fast, Fast, Fast: The Flash
Good, Evil, and Indifferent Mutants: The X-Men
Mysteries in Space: Science Fiction Superheroes
The Right Stuff: Donald Duck
Appendix A: Who Missed the Cut?
Appendix B: The Professionals Speak