{"product_id":"spider-man-psychology-untangling-webs-9781684429332","title":"Spider-Man Psychology: Untangling Webs","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy didn’t Peter Parker stop the burglar who killed Uncle Ben?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAre Spider-Man’s foes inherently evil, or are they victims of circumstances beyond their control?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat do the many web-slinging superheroes across the Spider-Verse tell us about the choices we make in the world(s) we inhabit?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnd who \u003ci\u003ereally\u003c\/i\u003e wants to date a superhero, anyway? Especially an underdog like Spider-Man . . .\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpider-Man has been ranked among the best-selling superhero characters since the 1960s, often as \u003ci\u003ethe \u003c\/i\u003ebest-selling superhero of all time. Much of his popularity lies in his humanity and his status as the poster boy for neurotic superheroes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eSpider-Man Psychology: Untangling Webs\u003c\/i\u003e, Travis Langley (author of the acclaimed \u003ci\u003eBatman and Psychology\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eStranger Things Psychology\u003c\/i\u003e) is back with his 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 \u003ci\u003eSpider-Verse\u003c\/i\u003e movie series), and a few well-known video games or TV cartoons, Dr. Langley and his team will untangle a variety of sticky psychological issues found throughout the famed web slinger's time-tested saga to help readers better understand psychology. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Friendly neighborhood psychologist Travis Langley and his fantastic team explore the amazing minds of Peter Parker, Miles Morales, and many more in this spectacular edition of all things Spider-Man!” \u003cb\u003e—E. Paul Zehr, PhD, author of \u003ci\u003eChasing Captain America: How Advances in Science, Engineering, and Biotechnology Will Produce a Superhuman\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e“Travis Langley has put together an amazing (see what I did there?) collection of essays about Spider-Man. If you’re a fan of Spider-Man, this book will fascinate you, as the essays illuminate our understanding of exactly what makes Peter Parker and the people around him tick. Highly recommended.” \u003cb\u003e—Michael A. Burstein, winner of the \u003ci\u003eAstounding\u003c\/i\u003e Award, multiple Hugo and Nebula Award nominee, author of “The Friendly Neighborhood of Peter Parker” in \u003ci\u003eWebslinger: Unauthorized Essays on Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turner Publishing Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51020298355031,"sku":"9781684429332","price":15.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781684429332.jpg?v=1750783020","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/spider-man-psychology-untangling-webs-9781684429332","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}